Welded carriers
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thats awesome man, good for you!
i have SA in both my trucks (if i could get one under the vee-dub i would
) the front axle in my tow pig is welded and has kept me out of some pretty hairy situations! i wouldnt have it any other way. now if i was to lock the rear... yea ARB would be my choice
weld the front and see what happens. when it blows up go grab that front 60 (in fact, dont wait... just go get it so you are prepared)
-cutts-
i have SA in both my trucks (if i could get one under the vee-dub i would
) the front axle in my tow pig is welded and has kept me out of some pretty hairy situations! i wouldnt have it any other way. now if i was to lock the rear... yea ARB would be my choiceweld the front and see what happens. when it blows up go grab that front 60 (in fact, dont wait... just go get it so you are prepared)
-cutts-
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Welding is best/cheapest way to go. If the front is welded and you need to drive on the snow or where a hard surface/extreme turning may be encountered, just unlock hub on the long shaft side of the axle. It will freewheel and the short side will do all the work. Probably will never break, mine has not. If deep mud or max. traction is desired, just hop your jolly fat *** out of the truck and lock the other hub in. Simple,easy,cost effective and good exercise.
Skilled driving=minimal breakage.
Skilled driving=minimal breakage.
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A welded axle is never the "best" option for a street vehicle.
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From: Senoia, GA
even with a Detroit I would be concerned b/c in a turn if you need to get on the throttle, even just a little bit that sucker will lock up! the only way i would lock the rear is with an ARB or similar manual locking device!
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