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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: HeadHunter on April 16, 2008, 09:13:44 AM

Title: gusseting d35 housing.
Post by: HeadHunter on April 16, 2008, 09:13:44 AM

I was told you can gusset(?) the housing of a dana 35 to make it stronger. Anyone here know how to do that and what it entails?

Title: Re: gusseting d35 housing.
Post by: Bnine on April 16, 2008, 02:10:43 PM

3 peices of 2" square tube. 3/16's-1/4"

Angle cut them, and bridge from one tube to the other.

Weld everyhting together.

Unload weight off the axle, and weld to the axle tubes in short stiches, giving them time to cool. That will avoid tube warpage.

hth