Just got a d44 rear axle, should I weld the tubes to the housing? My in shop expert welder said to do it I should heat up the area to 350degrees use 5/32nd stainless rod, maintain 350, then wrap it in a heat blanket for a slow cool. But is there a reason, do the tubes have a habit of spinning in there? I'm only going 4.5" lift w/33" 10.5s
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Reason to weld d44?
- Thread starter crazymaci
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bluejeepkid
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- Bullhead City
Yep. Do it. Cheap easy reassurance
foxwar71
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- Foxboro, MA
I weld the tubes on any axle I work on. I see no reason not to, some axles are known for spun tubes like the Ford 8.8. I've also welded a bunch of different axles with just a MIG, its all in the prep and technique.
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The tubes didnt slip on this 44. They aren't likely to slip on yours...
jeeperjohn
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831_xj
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What's up with that rear camber ?
And you have a truss so it'd be a lot harder than stock to spin a tube
And you have a truss so it'd be a lot harder than stock to spin a tube
Boostwerks.com
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Just burn it in with a decent sized MIG (200 amp+ prefered). No need for the stainless rod or pre/post heat in this application.
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d44 vs rock. d44 lost.
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- Roseville, CA
Boostwerks.com
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It is cast steel. I love the dual shield stuff (I did structural welding for 6+ years). If your confident in your ability, I vote to do it. Just make sure to do small stitches while rotating 180deg between welds and try avoid undercutting the tubes.
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- Lakeside, CA
The truss did assist, it provided the fulcrum point to bend the tube.
The new axle has an IRO truss, nice piece, and only 99 bucks.
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The truss did assist, it provided the fulcrum point to bend the tube.
yep saw that
but on the bright side at least your tubes didn't spin :laugh:
I like the idea of the IRO truss, kills two birds with one stone, the problem with the welders that are available to me, I have a millermatic 185 w/gas at home,which I thought was to small for the job, and dual shield at work, I know from plenty of experience that dual shield burns hot and 1/4 plate can be like tinfoil(16th wire).
