Narrowing a rear end on a dana 44 rear differential. We cut and shorten the axle shafts and show some tips and tricks on hot to narrow or cut down a rear differential.
Good idea is to drill a 1/4" hole in the end of each piece and put cold roll steel in and pin them together then weld them up. Really helps the strength of the axel.
Great video i really never seen that job done .. you sure do a excellent work .. 💯i got a good little chuckle when u said were jus gonna let this cool an then the clamps fell to the table , your reaction was mint lol 😂 🤣 looking forward to the next vid thanks for sharing cheers !👍
Happy birthday man, I did mention to my mother in law I've been watching videos of a guy building a mower that would be awesome for cutting her grass...I don't know why she doesn't trust me 🤣
I've tried different weld fillers for welding beads around the steel tubes to the cast iron center section. The best weld filler I've found for that is ER309L and TIG welding them.
Ive welded probabky at least 50 axles. I had only one fail . The first one. (Actually both sides broke)I didnt weld it hot enough. Once we figured that out it worked. No issues. I used an Arc welder with 2016 rods even back in the 80s
Was literally lookong at narrowing a rearend to put it in a lawn mower frame crazily enough. However i wont be putting a v8 in it, i also have to extend my frame a bit and beef it uo A LOT, however i think the complicated part is reallly gonna be puttinf a solid front axle and differential in it and getting the steering to work properly.... im getting the rearend from a 04 expedition that i rolled side over side ocer a half mile... i need to fonish oukking the motkr out of it to so i can get it in my f150. Im consoderinf cholling the frame down and replicating the lawn mower frame and majorly shortening it amd narrowing it to nearly identical dimensions except way stronger. Considering i have to lengthen and strengthen the lawn mower frame anyway. Probably have to widen it where i install the trans /drop box also. If i just trqck down a front axle i can lay everything out and build around it, ultimately the lawn mower body going on it either way though.. wouldve been a lot more authentic to use the lawnmower frame
You should've beveled those axles all the way to the center. Hopefully the axles hold up because I think they might be forged, at least rolled into that solid round stock which is a lot more solid than just casting.
I do have to say I've seen rear ends narrowed several different ways I do have to ask you what kind of welder are you using to TIG weld the axles and the axle tubes and what angle are you grinding at 30°?
@@RacingRamFam well that's cool I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for your welder reviews me myself I'm using a primewell TIG 225x with the max cool 3000 water cooler with a flex lock CK worldwide TIG tours 25 ft of hose my first machine given to me by prime weld I had something that was in the works and my son ended up passing away in August 21 from covid-19 something I really don't deserve is the machine I can know that but stupid covid took my son too early it was only 21 years old but thank you for the info.
I need to take up welding! I have a frame crack almost identical to the one on your plow truck on my 99. For some reason I don't think angle iron,self tappers and JB weld will hold 😂
@@RacingRamFam oh don't worry, I have not done that kind of patch work! That's just my typical backyard mechanic repair options. A frame is a little more important.
What I like about these videos is I’ve never not watched the entire video, and your funny and keep it about dodge or car related shit with humor in the middle
I'd be careful about getting those tiny ball point pen beads that come from the spatter. It can and get into the bearing, unless you are changing the bearing while you are at it. The beads can travel 17 feet.
@@RacingRamFam I watched this video and tried it on my 95 Dakota and didn't make out of the driveway I substituted a TIG for jb weld and spilled my coffee
Things are looking good can't wait for more updates on all your projects.
Thanks man!
Good idea is to drill a 1/4" hole in the end of each piece and put cold roll steel in and pin them together then weld them up. Really helps the strength of the axel.
That’s a good idea!
Great video i really never seen that job done .. you sure do a excellent work .. 💯i got a good little chuckle when u said were jus gonna let this cool an then the clamps fell to the table , your reaction was mint lol 😂 🤣 looking forward to the next vid thanks for sharing cheers !👍
Thanks man! Ya I wasn’t expecting the clamps to fall lol 😂
Happy birthday man, I did mention to my mother in law I've been watching videos of a guy building a mower that would be awesome for cutting her grass...I don't know why she doesn't trust me 🤣
Lol 😂
What's funny is the reason I needed to know this is because I had an idea to build exactly what it looks like your building 😆
Thanks bro appreciate that very good information have a good day
Excellent video I have learned a lot 💯
Thank you glad you enjoyed it
I've tried different weld fillers for welding beads around the steel tubes to the cast iron center section. The best weld filler I've found for that is ER309L and TIG welding them.
Thank you!
Ive welded probabky at least 50 axles. I had only one fail . The first one. (Actually both sides broke)I didnt weld it hot enough. Once we figured that out it worked. No issues. I used an Arc welder with 2016 rods even back in the 80s
Old school but proven to work!
Great video
Grate work man bless up
"We heating the CRAP outta these" later... "We're gonna let it cool" "Craash" 😂 🤣😂 🤣 "That was a joke!!"
Your funny and informal!
Love to see those minnesota plates 😍 c
I'm curious if they will hold and for how long. Definitely gonna keep watching!
Me too lol
Hello again from the Moscow region! Formula for how to do - is always simple: take two hands and your head LOL
Hello! And lol
Was literally lookong at narrowing a rearend to put it in a lawn mower frame crazily enough. However i wont be putting a v8 in it, i also have to extend my frame a bit and beef it uo A LOT, however i think the complicated part is reallly gonna be puttinf a solid front axle and differential in it and getting the steering to work properly.... im getting the rearend from a 04 expedition that i rolled side over side ocer a half mile... i need to fonish oukking the motkr out of it to so i can get it in my f150. Im consoderinf cholling the frame down and replicating the lawn mower frame and majorly shortening it amd narrowing it to nearly identical dimensions except way stronger. Considering i have to lengthen and strengthen the lawn mower frame anyway. Probably have to widen it where i install the trans /drop box also. If i just trqck down a front axle i can lay everything out and build around it, ultimately the lawn mower body going on it either way though.. wouldve been a lot more authentic to use the lawnmower frame
You should've beveled those axles all the way to the center. Hopefully the axles hold up because I think they might be forged, at least rolled into that solid round stock which is a lot more solid than just casting.
With the depth that you welded those axles together I wouldn't think it'll take one pass before they both break
We’ll find out!!!
Xcellent!
Happy freakin birthday man!!! Ooooh I see tubs coming soon!!! What tires you plannin on runnin in the rear?
Thank you! And the lawn mower tubs we will have to see how they fit
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My favorite thing about this video is that if I send it to my wife, the title alone will piss her off lol
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Lol 😂
I'm thinking of doing the same thing myself but was wondering how good did the weld held up on the axle shafts
110% when they snap it’ll be there, heat treated axels being welded is not a good idea
I like the color tape used
It is a very nice shade of green 😂
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Invest in a center finder for pipe/tubing will help be more accurate
I do have to say I've seen rear ends narrowed several different ways I do have to ask you what kind of welder are you using to TIG weld the axles and the axle tubes and what angle are you grinding at 30°?
Alpha tig 250 it’s nice! Doing a welder review video soon on a yes welder 250!
@@RacingRamFam well that's cool I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for your welder reviews me myself I'm using a primewell TIG 225x with the max cool 3000 water cooler with a flex lock CK worldwide TIG tours 25 ft of hose my first machine given to me by prime weld I had something that was in the works and my son ended up passing away in August 21 from covid-19 something I really don't deserve is the machine I can know that but stupid covid took my son too early it was only 21 years old but thank you for the info.
@@danielsplayhouse3804 sorry to hear that
Not a Dana 44. Either a M35 or a C8.25. Would need to see inside the center to know what one. Most likely a C8.25
It’s so cute 😂
It is lol it got smaller too haha
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YES!
Never seen axles welded together before. Interested to see how that holds up. Especially being a stock shaft to begin with
Yes! Only has 245hp and 700lb vehicle to deal with
Would it be stronger if it was welded with stick than tig? Or would it be about the same
Any welder or weld type can be super strong using the correct methods and filler materials
I need to take up welding! I have a frame crack almost identical to the one on your plow truck on my 99. For some reason I don't think angle iron,self tappers and JB weld will hold 😂
Lol if it works it works!!!
Doing a welder review video soon
@@RacingRamFam oh don't worry, I have not done that kind of patch work! That's just my typical backyard mechanic repair options. A frame is a little more important.
@@Trip318 yes yes it is lol
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Wher u guys located and ho w do I get hold of u guys
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Cute rearend ya got there…
Not really lol
numbaaaa unoooo
Hell ya!
What I like about these videos is I’ve never not watched the entire video, and your funny and keep it about dodge or car related shit with humor in the middle
I'd be careful about getting those tiny ball point pen beads that come from the spatter. It can and get into the bearing, unless you are changing the bearing while you are at it. The beads can travel 17 feet.
At least he tig welded the shafts ...?
We're gonna let this cool , 😄 🤣 😂 just kidding
Lol
Looks like a Dana 35 from a WJ.
Ya it’s a 35 or 44
Medium T for me.
Thank you very much. 😂
Hell ya man!!
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I would never trust welding the axle shafts not enough penetration. Get it done professionally.
I professionally welded them
I need this done to my car
Get a yes welder and do it up!
I’m definitely going to give it my best try thanks for the motivation definitely will let you know how it turns out
I don't like coffee
How? Lol
@@RacingRamFam I watched this video and tried it on my 95 Dakota and didn't make out of the driveway I substituted a TIG for jb weld and spilled my coffee
@@po5tmortm87 lol good thing you don’t like coffee
what the hell did I just watch? this is a joke right?
Nope!
Why are you yelling? I know you are Not J biden
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