OK I was editing/adding to my post while you posted and answered my question. Hobarts are good welders, actually Hobart and Miller are owned by the same company. I would suggest if you can afford it and have the power source available, buy a 220v welder. Having more than you need when you learn is better than not having enough when you need it. I have a Millermatic 210 that will weld thin sheetmetal and 1/2" in single pass. Also THE most important thing to look for when shopping for your welder wether it be a 110v or 220v is the DUTY CYCLE or the amount of time you can weld before the welder needs to cool down. Manufacturers normally go in percentages so say for example my Miller has a 60% duty cycle, I can weld for 6 minutes out of 10 before I'd have to worry about it overheating and kicking out.
One last thing, make sure you practice alot and get real confident with your welding before welding suspension components for YOUR own safety and others. Be sure to start a buildup thread in "Projects" so we can follow your build and answer any questions
