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Post by Jay D Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:45 pm

whattheheck
I am going to weld on some diff gaurds the full ones from allpro and want to know if anyone has done this can it be done on the car or does the third need to be pulled? any advice I would like to just weld it on on the vehicle.
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Post by Guest Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:52 pm

You can weld it, but make sure your bearings and seals aren't jeopardized Diff Armor welding on 980970 I know someone who just welded his on his truck. Haven't heard of any issues since.
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Post by fordh8r Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:37 am

You'll be ok, just do it! Yes Take your time and let it cool some between passes so you don't overheat the oil in the diff. You can change it afterwards if you'd like. If you don't change it it's no big deal. Just remember that the next time you pull it apart it will smell pretty funky and you'll have to remember why so you don't panic and start lookin for problems that aren't there. duh
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Post by BIG BLING Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:09 am

my shop teacher said if your welding on your axle put wet rags on the wheel bearings and if you could take the brake lines out it is an extra saftey so that the current doesnt try to ground thru your brake lines.
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Post by MiniSimp Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:30 am

If you are just welding the diff guard no problem.
Weld 1" at a time on either side, let cool, weld more.
The only time you need to be careful is if you are welding on new perches with the full weight of the vehicle on the axle, it may warp.

I (dave) welded my 8" pipe cap on in a single pass.
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Post by Guest Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:35 am

MiniSimp wrote:
I (dave) welded my 8" pipe cap on in a single pass.

thinking
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Post by Jay D Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:48 am

OK so the diff gaurd is no problem then. I also have gussets for the knuckle balls so I am gathering that I should weld these with no weight on the vehicle I dont plan on putting very much bead on the knuckle portion more on the tube cause it has to hold the new shock mount. But will I destroy the seals in the knuckle or should I dissasemble it first any thoughts?
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Post by MiniSimp Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:02 pm

Jay D wrote:should I dissasemble it first any thoughts?
I would.
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Post by fordh8r Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:23 am

MiniSimp wrote:
Jay D wrote:should I dissasemble it first any thoughts?
I would.
I did. Yes You'll feel better for it once it's done. Good job
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Post by unclejpl4x4 Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:02 pm

i can't say never did one but if i was gona i would pull it apart. pirate
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Post by Jay D Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:19 am

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Post by fordh8r Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:30 am

Nice! Praise
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Post by Red Leader Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:59 am

Jay D wrote:whattheheck
I am going to weld on some diff gaurds the full ones from allpro and want to know if anyone has done this can it be done on the car or does the third need to be pulled? any advice I would like to just weld it on on the vehicle.

I welded mine "in-truck". No problem. I smelled the oil, but that could have just been the air heating and escaping through the vent. I change my oil after every water crossing (about once or twice a year). I have the same diff guards, but I bought mine from trail-gear for half the cost ($30.00).
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