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[gman1]

What does welding the tubes do? Never heard of anybody doing that


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This is what the axle housing will look like if you dont weld the tubes.
https://www.google.com/search?q=images+of+spun+axle+tube&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&imgil=_ld5troLFcIpKM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcSRKuUb6pLWNEt8raWgbQMrnBwji2xa7RTaaLH8pb-s7PtR9dag%253B640%253B480%253BpiGkjzkcHPEmQM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.naxja.org%25252Fforum%25252Fshowthread.php%25253Ft%2525253D910511&source=iu&usg=__LCpLn0JvDrQBNa-1yWse_7zMBpU%3D&sa=X&ei=jzFgU7fQMOWR2wXOqID4DA&ved=0CCwQ9QEwAQ#facrc=_&imgrc=_ld5troLFcIpKM%253A%3BpiGkjzkcHPEmQM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fimg.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fv702%252Fxjohnnyc%252FBig%252520Bear%252F288522842405_0_BG.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.naxja.org%252Fforum%252Fshowthread.php%253Ft%253D910511%3B640%3B480

 

[B.Warning]

I found the weak link with spun axle tubes back in 09 with only 10k miles on the truck. Fun times.

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[B585Ford]

ummm no.


welding the axle tubes to the differential case is for high torque applications that run the risk of breaking the weak factory tack welds and twisting the pinion up thru the bottom of the box.

I think it is pretty safe to say this build would be considered a "high torque application"

 

[bigrpowr]

i welded mine back in 09 .. i had heard it was possible.

 

[Dzchey21]

yep welding the tubes is easy and cheap insurance

Cant wait to see the truck in person Ryan.

 

[jtpappy]

Thanks everyone for chiming in. I knew right where it was being welding I though ford would have welded that from the factory good but I guess there is always room for improvement.

 

[HOOV3R]

Thanks everyone for chiming in. I knew right where it was being welding I though ford would have welded that from the factory good but I guess there is always room for improvement.

Yep, they only get a couple of plug welds when they are built.

 

[blk350on20s]

Trans is done. Front main is done. Hit a few hiccups with parts for the convertor. Won't be able to have one until Friday. Craig has one that's close to what I need so I'm going to talk with Phil and Craig and come up with a plan. I know the one Craig has will work great for me in Michigan. But at altitude I'm just not sure. I'll make the call shortly after I speak with both of them. I also got a few boxes yesterday. Haven't opened them but this is what's inside.

 

[3brorce]

I thought you said your pocket book was getting transparent?

 

[TXlineman83]

I thought you said your pocket book was getting transparent?

Right. Transparent is when I'm looking through the ZERO at the beginning of my balance lol.

 

[blk350on20s]

I ordered these last week before this **** happened LOL

 

[MINK]

Time to sell a kidney !

 

[powerstroked08]

Nice! I think I'm in the wrong profession! I can't afford these kind of toys:ford:

 

[blk350on20s]

Nice! I think I'm in the wrong profession! I can't afford these kind of toys:ford:

Neither can I. The race sled is up for sale!! Fresh top end that I haven't even put miles on.

On a good note I will have a DPC convertor from MPD tomorrow. Thank you to Craig and Greg!! Mike D. and Phil at DPC are still working on one for me and will know around noon if he can get me one by Friday as well. Morgan is working his ass off as well trying some different avenues. Appreciate all the help guys.

 

[V-Ref]

What's the track length?

 

[blk350on20s]

Its a 121x1-3/4".

 

[TXlineman83]

Nice! I think I'm in the wrong profession! I can't afford these kind of toys:ford:

You and I both brother. Champagne life on a beer income.

 

[johnp115]

Me three

Glad to see it all coming together. There's no way I would have made it through all that mayhem! Bet it's a blast to drive


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[swinky]

I make like 35k a year and have to keep a 600ish hp 6.0 on the road... I don't want to hear it from you guys lol

Glad it's coming along Ryan. I'm looking forward to hear how many feet this thing puts on 2nd place in the sled pull.

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[TXlineman83]

I make like 35k a year and have to keep a 600ish hp 6.0 on the road... I don't want to hear it from you guys lol

Glad it's coming along Ryan. I'm looking forward to hear how many feet this thing puts on 2nd place in the sled pull.

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Lmao. That's some funny Chit. Keep a 600ish 6.0 in the road. Pains of blue oval loyalty. Lol