Welding Axle Tubes???????

[LGHTSPD]

Was wondering if anyone has welded their axles tubes or found so kind of brace? If so, are there any tricks or special steps I should take when welding them. Thanks for any info.

Ray

 

[thePUNISHER]

i will be doing this soon. im sure it adds rigidity to the rear axle. make sure that mig is set on high cus that housing is thick. btw hows that bracket doin for ya? any boost change?

 

[LGHTSPD]

Bracket

Still waiting on some parts, so it's not running yet . But the bracket is Awesome!! And i'm sure it's gonna do the trick.
Well worth the money:tu:

Later,
Ray

 

[Marshall Werst]

I welded mine, they say is helps...... I think the best thing to do is get rid of the Traction-Loc, I broke two of them before getting a Torsen.

 

[Robert Walton]

I had the tubes on my Mustang welded after twisting the drivers side tube on the original housing. I twisted the thing 90* on a launch. What a fun ride that was !!!! :w

 

[Larry Burger]

You guys be sure to work side to side about an inch or so at a time , as to allow enough cool down time between welds, hate to see you warp your housing. Larry

 

[Highvoltage]

I have welded several sets of tubes up on Mustangs. But do as Larry above said and go from side to side and only weld a little at a time.

Midsouth race cars makes a brace kit for the 8.8 for use on stangs. May work for the L trucks.

http://midsouthrace.com

 

[fairlane]

Having the tubes welded is a good idea.But have it checked to see how far the tubes are out of allignment to the center section.My brother had the housing checked on his Buick grand national and they were off about 1/4 inch.