Weld it, I welded mine and I have no worries. I haven't even used mine yet, but I know Stazi welded his and he's doesn't have any problems with his OBX. They barely welded the lower ball on that's why it breaks off. Just weld it back on and it's all good. Oh by the way you'll need a TIG welder to do it....I'd be willing to fix it for you but then if for some unforseeable reason it would break(which I highly doubt) I'd be a dick for not fixing it properly. Otherwise take it to a job shop/ fab shop. They should be able to weld it in about 5 mins and it'll be better then new!!!