Welded Rearend?

[CherokeeGuy42]

I was wondering how bad a welded rearend is? I know it makes it a true locked rear, but what all does it tear up? Thanks.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

What do you mean by 'tear up'?

I ran a welded rear in my D35 for years with no problems. A lot of how it last is determined by tire size, HP, gearing, weight, traction, etc.

I know run a spool in place of the lincoln locker.

 

[CherokeeGuy42]

I just mean will it tear up the internals? This wont be a strictly trail jeep, so I was wondering if it will tear something up since both tires will spin in a turn unlike with a normal axle letting one will spin faster than the other.

 

[Wanker]

The only thing that will happen is your tires might wear a little faster. I ran a welded front and rear in my old YJ for a few years and on road no ill effects.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I run a spool in the front too

It won't tear up internals if properly welded. You need a lot of heat and penetration to keep the welds from breaking under stress. Don't put a lot of weight in the jeep in a high traction situation, like dry road, or it will break.

 

[CherokeeGuy42]

K well so much for it lasting. I was driving down the road and next thing I know theres a huge Pop and there goes my rearend. Hopefully the junkyard has a axle tomorow.

 

[currupt4130]

Sorry, but I have to laugh.

 

[CherokeeGuy42]

lol thanks. I was happy when I realized it was only the rearend and not the transmission. That brightened my day some. And I also got a glimpse of how the jeep would look it we turned it into a serious offroader and trailered it places. Looked pretty badass haha. Hoping to have it fixed by friday.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

So was it welded and broke? Who did the welding and with what type welder?

Mine lasted for years, abused hard.

 

[currupt4130]

I'm curious too. A good welded rear end should hold up. What gave up on it? Axle shaft? Welds? Gears?

 

[Wanker]

I'm like Bounty. Mine was welded for a while and held up to a lot of abuse on 37's.