Anything welding

What are you using to cut it?

 

why do a solid axle cheap on a $25k - $30k truck? and links flex better and are nearly as strong if done properly

 

Also there's no bolt on kits so might as well go all out.

First gens have few companies that make Bolt on kits which is nice but there leaf springs.

 

Its a 1979 Ford KingPin Dana 60-upgraded with:
-35 spline Cromo Yukon Shafts
-Spartan locker
-Ballistic diff cover
-Longfield Spindle Bearing eliminator bushings
-Chassis Unlimited High Steer arms (custom double shear)
-Yukon Hardcore Locking Hubs

Leaf Sprung doesn't articulate as much, and generally speaking you end up with a high ride height.

Links I can stay low, lots of travel, and no axle wrap.

I do have files to make replicas of my frame end brackets, which is really the hardest part of the second gen SAS since the frames aren't straight, if anyone is interested in a set down the road, shoot me a PM.

 

Still trying to spend some time after work and practice tigging tubes. This was by far the thickest material and the highest amp I have ever used. I haven't been welding for a few weeks so it was nice to get back at it. I start to miss it! Any advice, suggestions? I noticed that the tube would start gapping a bunch because I didn't really tac weld it very well. I also had the amperage at 200 and the rod I used was a thicker one than I normally use.

 

That looks really good. Your technique and heat level look great. Only advice I'd give you is to clean the joint better before welding. There should be zero mil scale on any of the metal that is within a half inch or so of the weld.

I use a wire brush wheel on a bench grinder for the cleaning, then a quick wipe with acetone.

 

Yours actually looks better than my first attempt at higher amperage on steel. This was the CV joint housing I welded to the adapter flange for our baja SAE car.

This side I cleaned like crazy before welding.



The back side I just blasted with 180 amps (highest our welder went to) with almost no cleaning. You can see all the black carbon that spewed out.

 

Well thanks! and yes, I was being lazy and didn't clean it too much. lol I wouldn't say my weld is better than yours! I am still trying to be more consistent when it comes to starting and stopping. I just really need to spend more time practicing. I'm sure if I was able to weld every other day it would be a ton better!

 

Yup practice makes perfect. Just keep at it.

 

Structure that I'm building at work. Gonna be over 40 foot high when fully assembled


Did some welding on a D60 for my buddies Heep

 

Kinda new here, found this is where we are supposed to post our welding projects.

Here are a few trailers that I have built.

KO

 

Here are a few pics of the bump I built for My other truck, sorry it's a Tundra

 

Awesome work! Doesn't mater if it's a tundra, just not a Jeep

Welcome to TW!

 

dude, that walter sure is an espensive circle guide

had to comment as I see other people use them very seldom. I try and save mine for stainless but sometimes I cant help it and use them on some nasty steel. best flapper out there hands down.

well, in other news, I have my fingers crossed on an old sa200. . . .still not sure he will sell or for what price but im really hoping. maybe I will have a nice boring continental rebuild for you guys. who likes flat-heads?

 

Any TIG welders round here?

 

I'm in the tig program at Mt.SAC. Just finished aluminum and we are starting stainless today.

 

I'm in welding class currently. Im currently learning horizontal position on all metals. I've done 1/16" stainless and mild steel, 1/8" aluminum, and 1/8" mild steel