Jacob Ochs Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm welding my ford 8.8 axle tubes to the differential tomorrow and I would like to know what steps are involved. Also I would like to know if you need to remove the internals like the ring and pinion and carrier and all that! Thanks again guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddFoot Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 when i did mine on my xj used 4 jack stands 2 on the end and 2 in in the center area. wire wheeled and welded about 2-3in on each side and let it cool a little till it was fully welded. also redo the plug welds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee21490 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm welding my ford 8.8 axle tubes to the differential tomorrow and I would like to know what steps are involved. Also I would like to know if you need to remove the internals like the ring and pinion and carrier and all that! Thanks again guys. We just threw a few stick welds on each tube end, And called it good. Actually welded to it quite easily. You don't have to remove the internals to weld it, Just make sure you don't let it get TOO hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 When welding steel to cast it is often recommended that you heat the cast up first. You can use MAP gas for this. Another idea is to weld a little on one side and a little on the other rather than one continuous burn on each side. This might help to prevent "drawing" the tube and bending if. You would probably be better off with a wider internet search for I ideas on this. A lot more people than jeepers do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Ochs Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Okay, thanks guys I'm going to weld it now will post up pictures when done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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