Welding 8.8 Axle Tubes

Stangzilla · December 12th, 2006, 11:04 PM

Can anyone tell me the right procedure for welding the axle tubes on my 8.8. I already made a set of axle braces as per some plans from a mustang magazine and they came out great. I just dont want to do anything wrong and maybe warp my axle tubes or somethin like that...

94gtmustang · December 13th, 2006, 07:54 PM

I am not a welder by anymeans by I just read a MMFF and they tell you how I will try to find out which issue it was. We have a shop here in my town that does it cheap though I think he quoted me around 100 for everything that included him making the braces and he guarenteed not to warp my rear end. The keyis heating it up slowly and cooling it down slowly but like I said man I am no welder so I would call around you locally but that is just my opinion. Good Luck Man.

Stangzilla · December 13th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Let me know thanx bro...

1slo5.0 · December 13th, 2006, 10:17 PM

You need to take it to someone that has a jig for welding axles. The one in your car is most likely bent already. Most of them are even with stock engines. Put it in a jig, straighten it and then weld the tubes solid. That is the only way to do it right.

woody1 · December 13th, 2006, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

You need to take it to someone that has a jig for welding axles. The one in your car is most likely bent already. Most of them are even with stock engines. Put it in a jig, straighten it and then weld the tubes solid. That is the only way to do it right.

I concur

Stangzilla · December 13th, 2006, 10:35 PM

Thats what I thought. Ballpark on what something like that would cost? Are your tubes welded Darrell ?

1slo5.0 · December 13th, 2006, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

Thats what I thought. Ballpark on what something like that would cost? Are your tubes welded Darrell ?

Around $250. Could be more or less depending on your location. Pricing fluctuates on some of this crap depending on where you live. My tubes are welded, braced, hugged, kissed, etc.

Stangzilla · December 13th, 2006, 11:35 PM

Gotcha just wanted an idea i need to get it gone we have a frame and axle shop nearby and they have a good reputation i will check them out over the winter... thanx dude

December 12th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#1
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,321 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welding 8.8 Axle Tubes Can anyone tell me the right procedure for welding the axle tubes on my 8.8. I already made a set of axle braces as per some plans from a mustang magazine and they came out great. I just dont want to do anything wrong and maybe warp my axle tubes or somethin like that...

December 13th, 2006, 07:54 PM	#2
94gtmustang Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am not a welder by anymeans by I just read a MMFF and they tell you how I will try to find out which issue it was. We have a shop here in my town that does it cheap though I think he quoted me around 100 for everything that included him making the braces and he guarenteed not to warp my rear end. The keyis heating it up slowly and cooling it down slowly but like I said man I am no welder so I would call around you locally but that is just my opinion. Good Luck Man. __________________ 94 Mustang Gt Cold Air Intake Header back exhaust H-Pipe Flowmaster Mufflers MSD Dist UPR upper and lower control arms UPR sway bar all spherical bushing in rear on the way HP Turbo Stage II Kit 331 Long Block

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1slo5.0 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,367 iTrader: 1 reviews	You need to take it to someone that has a jig for welding axles. The one in your car is most likely bent already. Most of them are even with stock engines. Put it in a jig, straighten it and then weld the tubes solid. That is the only way to do it right. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

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Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,321 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats what I thought. Ballpark on what something like that would cost? Are your tubes welded Darrell ? __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

December 13th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#8
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,321 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gotcha just wanted an idea i need to get it gone we have a frame and axle shop nearby and they have a good reputation i will check them out over the winter... thanx dude __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

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