A lot of people would rather leave welding and fabrication to a shop. But what about when you’re out in the boonies and your Jeep blows apart like Al Gore’s political career. AAA and your mechanic are nowhere in sight so you have to fix it the best you can with what you have. Of course you always carry common hand tools but those won’t do you much good when your suspension, driveline, or steering is scattered on the ground. Being a victim of unsuspected breakage and having to wait around for someone to come by is worse than going to a topless bar with no cash. One trail tool that probably rescues more hopelessly broken Jeeps than any other tool is a welder. There are a few onboard welders available including those that are nothing more than jumper cables used to connect several batteries together. The most well known onboard unit is probably the Premier Power Welder. It offers the ability to weld, charge dead batteries, and even run 110-volt tools and appliances. Here’s some install and welding tips that will have you sparkin’ arc in no time.