what the advantage of welding axle tubes?

Bosko5.0

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and where can i get them welded? and is there a special way to weld them?and how do i make sure their straight? and last but not least how much should i expect to pay to weld them? and does anybody know where i can purchase a nice welder for not so much money maybe $300 so i dont have to ask so many Question?????????????

 

95cobraguy

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people weld them to keep the actual tube from shifting in the housing. from what i know, the axle tubes are actually pressed into the rear so guys usually run a bead of weld where they are pressed in. its clearly noticeable where they meet. i've always thought about doing this but its really for cars running mega hp.

 

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There is also a LOT of risk if done wrong. If the rear end is not in a jig to hold it perfect you end up with a rear end that is toast.

 

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94-302-vert said:

There is also a LOT of risk if done wrong. If the rear end is not in a jig to hold it perfect you end up with a rear end that is toast.

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A jig would help to keep things aligned, but but a good welder will make the difference, by not inducing thermal stresses that can cause some warping.

 

Killercanary

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I agree, no jig... no weld. Most places that do this have a large solid rod of metal that fits snuggly into the rear end from tip to tip that keeps everything nice and straight when welding the tubes. I don't have mine welded but I wish I did. There are aftermarket axle tube brackets available too that bolt to holes that the dog bone weight used to use and they then connect near the shock mounting location forming a triangle so to speak. This will prevent the wheel and axle tube from moving foward and bending/twisting. I know GMKILLR runs these on his car. I've thought about buying and/or making a set for a while now.

 

Killercanary

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I think these are the ones that GMKILLR runs:

http://secure-order-area.net/paulsh...age=510580&type=&frame=&cart_id=5829396_31970

 

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what's the benefit of doing this though? is it worth it for a car that is only mildly modded. Where is that breaking point?