If you Drag Race, PLEASE weld your axle tubes.

[AJCrader]

I say not both because you don't need both. But its your car and you've had bad experiences before so do you. Probably won't hurt anything other than your wallet.

My wallet is definitely hurting, but that is why I am doing both I can afford that now, but not to replace the rearend if something were to happen later on.

Is there a preference? I will be driving on the street a lot, and plan on racing as much as I can.

 

[skwerl]

The brace is a band aid for people who aren't willing to go through the expense and trouble of welding the tubes. Once the tubes are welded then the brace isn't going to do anything anyway. If done properly, the welds will be much stronger than the brace.

 

[weather man]

The brace is a band aid for people who aren't willing to go through the expense and trouble of welding the tubes. Once the tubes are welded then the brace isn't going to do anything anyway. If done properly, the welds will be much stronger than the brace.

I agree welding would be a cleaner (and lighter) look, but don't believe it would be stronger. Never read about a guy twisting a CHE brace.

 

[AJCrader]

The brace is a band aid for people who aren't willing to go through the expense and trouble of welding the tubes. Once the tubes are welded then the brace isn't going to do anything anyway. If done properly, the welds will be much stronger than the brace.

Thanks! That does help!

 

[Bmr4life]

I agree welding would be a cleaner (and lighter) look, but don't believe it would stronger. Never read about a guy twisting a CHE brace.

Have you read about people bending twisting with welding axles? One maybe stronger than the other, but without data we can't know.

CHE can be done by anyone, but costs and weighs more.

Welding is cheaper and lighter by a lot, but requires the welder to be skilled in axle welding.

 

[weather man]

Have you read about people bending twisting with welding axles? One maybe stronger than the other, but without data we can't know.

CHE can be done by anyone, but costs and weighs more.

Welding is cheaper and lighter by a lot, but requires the welder to be skilled in axle welding.

Since Murphy loves to fuck my wallet and I like the KISS principle, I prefer the CHE.

 

[Ssiptang]

I would do both if I could and have money. I have been seen welded axle tube breaking on jeeps.

 

[AJCrader]

I would do both if I could and have money. I have been seen welded axle tube breaking on jeeps.

This was my thought originally, I was just talking to a ford buddy of mine(old school vehicles and offroad) and he suggested both just incase because he has seen welded tubes still twist

 

[Ssiptang]

This was my thought originally, I was just talking to a ford buddy of mine(old school vehicles and offroad) and he suggested both just incase because he has seen welded tubes still twist

Yea maybe it was overkill if weld was properly done but at least you know your axle will never twist lol

 

[AJCrader]

Yea maybe it was overkill if weld was properly done but at least you know your axle will never twist lol

 

[BMR Tech]

Annnnnnd another one. Street tires, slightly modded, happened on a public road:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/foru...397897-2012-mustang-gt-twisted-axle-tube.html

 

[fdjizm]

ugh that's not pretty... going to ask about getting my axle tubes welded when I get my headers installed. from what I am seeing the rear end doesn't have to come out of the car.

question!!!!!!
I managed to find a pic online of a mustang withe the bump stop in the same position as mine is...

Is that normal? the bump stops on both sides are facing the rear of the car just a bit.
I didn't pay much attention over the years on if the bump stop was centered with the frame above it.

 

[BMR Tech]

It's common for the bump-stop to be slightly further back(angle) like pictured.

 

[fdjizm]

Good to know, now to get them welded! thanks!

 

[dysan]

As long as the person who you have welding the tubes knows what they are doing, it can be done still in the car. The trick is to do small parts of the tube and move around so it doesn't heat up one spot enough to warp it.

Mine were done with it still on the car with no ill effects.

 

[Mike K]

I'll be welding mine this spring. I would rather be safe than sorry. I can get it done for a case of beer. lol

 

[Blackbird1084]

My brother recently welded his in his 04' and he welded mine in my 97' TA. I'll be doing the 06's soon seeing how often these threads are poping up.

 

[drive_55_not]

I had my tubes welded last week when I had the rear rebuilt,, I took the rear out and took it to a chassis builder, he put it on an axle jig and welded it for $150.


You'll probably be fine welding on the car but the tubes did warp a little even on the jig (he did preheat them) and he had to heat and straighten em' during welding.


Plus,,, its sooooo much easier to paint the rear with it out of the car.

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[01bluesnake]

Hmm, guess no more 1.5 '60 on slicks at 5500rpm with the stock rear hahaha.

 

[asianskater91]

hey guys, what do you weld when you get them welded? im a litte confused but just asking