MUSTANGBRKR02

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What are you using? ie Welder, rod, gas, preheat, cool etc etc etc

I am looking to weld the axle tubes on my 8.8 to the housing.

Thanks

96lt4c4

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I used a mig. Works just fine. I started at 12 oclock with a 1/2 weld then went to 6, then 3, then 9, alternating sides. It helps to keep the tubes from pulling. Then I just conected the welds, still alternating sides. I also weld up the rivets because they seep oil. The tubes do too so they have to be pretty clean to weld good. I uae laquer thinner with an old brush and scrub everything real good.

MUSTANGBRKR02

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Thanks. I'll be doing this on the 8.8 this week. I got the LCA brackets welded on and test fit.

fastsspr

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hey you have you 8.8 long time ago rigth?

It hold well over the years?

MUSTANGBRKR02

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No I am just getting done welding everything together now.

SparkyJJO

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When I first saw the thread title I was trying to figure out why the heck you'd weld the axles to the housing. Then I saw you meant the axle tubes

MUSTANGBRKR02

iTrader: (91)

Lol. I worded it right in the thread but not the title.

LosLs1's

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any picks of the build I have every thing for my build just need some motivation.... thanks

MUSTANGBRKR02

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Test fitting it before welding the lca brackets in.


Setting up the housing at zero to start tacking the brackets on.



The brackets tacked on.



The perchs and lca brackets finished installed.



I have test fit it and everything fits great. I learned a few things while doing this and will change a few things up next time. I am debating right now on whether to wait it out and do the Mustang TA or ride the mini ladder bar setup until i can get that in there.