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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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welded axle tubes

is anybody welding the axle tube on the 7.5 10 bolt .I have heard that this should be done so the tubes don't spin in the housing
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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ive also heard it should be done, but i also heard it HAS to be tig, but i dont know anybody who tigs, and all the shops around me are rip offs
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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I welded my axle tubes, i used a mig welder. It was a 3 phase 480V one though. The tube itself would twist in half before the weld broke. TIG welding in best for aluminum, stainless and making real pretty welds because its clean. MIG can be just as strong and just as pretty if done properly.
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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what are the tubes and center section? where in wisconsin are you? wanna do it for me, ill throw a few bucks your way
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 04:09 AM
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I have a mig ,tig ,and stick welder so that is not a problem thank's for your info .Did u fasten the rear someway to keep it from moving while it is being welded.did u weld them solid or stitch weld them.thank yo foryour time
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 04:31 AM
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by KagA152
what are the tubes and center section? where in wisconsin are you? wanna do it for me, ill throw a few bucks your way

I'm in Oshkosh, i'll do it if you bring me the rearend, but your probaly better off just taking the rear out and taking it down to a weld shop in your area. They shouldn't charge you much to just weld the tubes real fast.
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