Idler arm bracket broke

[Anderson cicle]

So let me just start by saying I’m completely stumped. I was driving home a few weeks back from the feed store and out of nowhere I had 90 degrees of turning before the wheels turned. I made it home but it was a very terrifying drive. I spent some time under it and couldn’t find what was the matter. The bracket that connects the idler arm to the frame is what ended up broken. I’ve tried to weld it myself but it won’t weld for the life of me. I’m looking for any advice on the matter I’ve been using a mig welder and it welds just fine on other things but not on the truck.

[Sharpz]

maybe its just the picture here, but your metal looks dirty as all get out.  I dont know about you, but anytime Ive tried to weld dirty/rusty/gunky metal the welds wouldnt stick, or did a poor job.  If you havent cleaned the places you are welding and where you are grounding I suggest you do so also dont be afraid to clean of a piece of frame within 12 inches of where you plan on welding that arm back, and weld a 3/4 bolt to the frame, so you can clamp to it.  If you have cleaned the places already, and its just the pictures that show it gunky, then disregard.