In this video i show you the process i use to weld up the axle tubes to the center section. The guy i use to shorten axle tubes has complained about them often.
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Welding 8 8 axle tubes. The fillet should be as big as the minium member. Discussion starter 1 dec 29 2003. Welding axle tubes detailed instructions edgar cisneros. Joined dec 3 1999 340 posts. First post what. Its very easy to blow through an 88 axle tube.
Jump to latest follow 1 3 of 3 posts. How to narrow a ford 88 part 1 strip. Discussion starter 1 aug 30 2009. A good rule is. Welding 88 axle tubes. Jump to latest follow 1 11 of 11 posts.
The sleeve is plug welded at 4 6 locations and then welded at the joint so they can be welded easier without fear of blowing through. Welding tubes to housing on ford 88 axle. Wikd 281 registered. Joined aug 30 2009 4 posts. Most people will sleeve the tube inside not outside prior too welding the tubes. I am thinking about welding my axle tubes on my 88 and i was worrying about frying my bearings and seals with the heat from the welding have you had any problems with this.
The center sections are cast steel and unlike cast iron cast steel is easily and fully weldable with tig gmac mig or good old arc.
Gallery of Welding 8 8 Axle Tubes
