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Welding on axle tubes

01-26-2004, 11:03 PM

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BigBadDodge

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Welding on axle tubes

I will be installing my custom made 4 link and air bag system in the near future and will be welding on the axle tubes, actully I will be cutting off the spring perches and doing the welding in the same area. Any body have any sugestions or good advise ? I know how to weld and will keep the heat down as much as possible its not the process I am worried about. What thickness are the tubes ? were abouts are the seals located ? should I drain the oil from the pumpkin ? I plan on welding the tubes to the pumpkin as well, is that a good idea for a sledpuller ?

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BBD

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