This type of weld is cost effective and quick .. but quality of the weld is questionable on a variety of factors. Due to the lack of shielding gas the area around the weld make the mild steel softer and subject to failure in an extreme condition. Which is probably why the American Cars had mostly pressed steel control arms.
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