Originally Posted by
dedhed
If it wasn't under some sort of warranty I'd just throw a couple tack welds on that. Maybe slipping a piece of sheet metal between the leather and steel for added protection.
This was also a thought that came to mind. I don't know if chrome might pose a challenge, but if you were to use a dremel with a little stone or mini sanding drum to remove the chrome from around the crack, and tack tack tack...done!