88JeepManche Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 If done right is it pretty reliable? Can you do it to a DD no problem? Give me some pros and cons here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I would never weld a DD. You'll eat up tires like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 yes, as long as you don't make big puddles when you weld. it works best when you use small welds on top of/next to eachother. yes quite reliable, as a DD? think of it this way, when your taking off around a turn and the inside tire squeals, when is welded its always gonna squeal, and when you stand on it it will go sideways much much faster, oh and 2 wheel burnouts every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 My '95 XJ is welded. I put about 14,000 miles with it welded. I rotate tires every 5,000 miles and my tires have 3/4 of the tread left. I would have got about 50K on a set of them. I like the handing and when I swap the 9" into my MJ it will be spooled. I have DD a welded rearend in all weather conditions and prefer it to a locker in the rear diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comancheman Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 there aint much better in life than a two wheel burnout :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 there aint much better in life than a two wheel burnout :cheers: Combine that with this.... :D A few dry pavement donuts are a blast too. In the snow you can drive it like drift race car too. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88JeepManche Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 how about welding the front? pros and cons there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car RamRod Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 TNT, you're crazy (in a good way of course). I don't think I could deal with all that tire noise around corners. FWIW, I get nice 2 wheel strips (I use the term strips loosely), with my 8.8 with traclok. It's no locker, but then again I'm not a hardcore offroader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 how about welding the front? pros and cons there. Forget about it. It will make you want to go straight instead of turn and it will break axles /u-joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88JeepManche Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 that is what i thought just wanted to clarify thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 TNT, you're crazy (in a good way of course). I don't think I could deal with all that tire noise around corners. FWIW, I get nice 2 wheel strips (I use the term strips loosely), with my 8.8 with traclok. It's no locker, but then again I'm not a hardcore offroader. Traclok's work ok. I hate when a posi spins open in turns when I want both tires to spin. :mad: I hate when once you are out sideways, you let-up on the gas some and the axle unlocks :headpop: There is nothing like parking at the store and have the squealing tire freak out old people and make small children run. :D I have had a '69 Cutlass 310hp 3540ci muncie M22 4speed and a 3.90 geared welded rear 10 bolt axle. I also had a '71 Cutlass 455/auto with a 4.10 geared welded rear 12 bolt axle. My '73 Dodge W150 4x4 with a built 360/auto and a welded 8 3/4" rear axle was a blast. The CJ-5 6cyl 4 speed with a welded 4.10 geared D44. I don't like a stick with a welded/spooled axle. They like to get sideways on decel in turns in the rain when you don't expect it. You just need to be prepared... ;) My MJ 4.0/auto will have a spooled 5.13 geared 9" rear axle. :chillin: I love how a welded/spooled axle is predictable with a auto. It has its downfalls but you know both tires get power. :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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