I know this doesn't relate to the pin itself but I looking for information on the related bracket (drag brace?) where it is "bonded" to the strut body. It looks like it was soldered or brazed rather than welded maybe "Alumaloy" or similar. I have heard that these have come loose.
Does anyone have any experience welding these; removal of anodizing, contamination of weld due to aluminum brazing, etc?
Why did JD chose to not weld the assembly? Are they made from 2024 or 7075 (not weldable)?
Yes I have tried to get a hold of JD, no he has not responded.