I am confused. What was the point of angling the pinion to 16 degrees if the truss is a zero? Is the top of the truss parallel to the axle shaft. Does it matter since your links can just rotate however.
I did that to get my pinion angle where I wanted it. If I left the same angle as the pinion, as the axle flexed up the upper control arms would hit the front of the truss, limiting travel.
Thanks, once I learn how to tig with this machine I will try that trick. I was going to do that with the mig, but decided the way I ended up doing it might be easier.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 the channel I saw it on was Weldtube. Those guys have got all kind of tricks. You guys keep up the good work. I enjoy watching! Very imformative!
Just because you don't have experience welding doesn't mean that you need to have consistency I'm an experienced welder and I don't have consistency the reason is I don't have QC breathing down my neck they dont gotta be pretty all the time
What mig do you use 50a ? Is it conventional or auto like a newer Miller ? Just try'na get some insight for myself.. I have an older Miller 180 220v and looking to upgrade to an Autoset. My buddy has an older 220 autoset, can't remember model #, but it runs smooth for it's size but limited to 5/16 or 3/8.. Any recommendations, not a professional welder, leaning more in your direction of projects. Love your video's, I learn something new everytime..
@@MuddyBeards4X4 I appreciate the time you take to put these videos together. I'm a fledgling "fabricator" and have, for the last year been investing in all the bare minimum of fabrication tools (mig welder, bandsaw, drill press, etc...). So seeing your progress with a lot of the similar tools (and brands like HF), it helps me relate and give me confidence in my future build projects. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Thanks I appreciate that a lot. I really have just started getting into tools for fabricating and it’s expensive. So slowly I hopefully can upgrade and get some more tools over time. Thanks for watching
A new fabricated housing is $700-$800. They are available with larger 3.5" tubes. You could have used full-floating axles with unit bearings and rotors with separate aluminum hats. It would have been simpler, stronger, lighter. More expensive...yes, but not much. But you would have saved A LOT of time.
Those welds look fantastic
Thanks man, I have been practicing a lot, still getting better every time👊🏻
Thanks Kelly!
Love to know the all in costs for this axle build.
Great stuff! Its awesome being able to watch other garage fabricators start and finish a project with excellent results.
Thanks🤟🏻
Awesome! Can never get enough of axle upgrades!
Thanks👊🏻
@Blu_LJ here. This is the latest video I watched of yours. Gathering parts for a 9” for my red TJ.
Por favor lo mismo en español gracias buen tema
Regarding welding onto the pumpkin, is the shell on the pumpkin cast or just simple steel?
I’m a beginner like yourself and those welds look good to me. Love the build and I’d love to build a 9” one day. Keep them coming!
Thanks man, I am hard at work in the garage welding up some 4 links, lol.👊🏻
I am confused. What was the point of angling the pinion to 16 degrees if the truss is a zero? Is the top of the truss parallel to the axle shaft. Does it matter since your links can just rotate however.
I did that to get my pinion angle where I wanted it. If I left the same angle as the pinion, as the axle flexed up the upper control arms would hit the front of the truss, limiting travel.
That truss doesn't look like the 9" truss, looks like the one for a Dana 70 on the Barnes website. Am I right?
It’s the ford 9” heavy duty axle truss.
Lay Tig filler rod in those future gaps when Mig welding. It works wonders. Great job on the build!!!
Thanks, once I learn how to tig with this machine I will try that trick. I was going to do that with the mig, but decided the way I ended up doing it might be easier.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 it is a trick for mig welding. That's one way to fill gaps when mig welding.
I just re-read this, so put a raw piece of tig filler rod in there, and then mig over it? puts more materiel in there all at once?
@@MuddyBeards4X4 yes I saw it on one of the other channels and gave it a try. Works awesome!!
@@MuddyBeards4X4 the channel I saw it on was Weldtube. Those guys have got all kind of tricks. You guys keep up the good work. I enjoy watching! Very imformative!
I am really enjoying this video series. keep em coming
Thanks, good to hear, I appreciate it👍🏻
How happy are you with your welder?
Love it so far, I put some Lincoln.035 super arc wire in there and it’s awesome👍🏻
@@MuddyBeards4X4 Thanks
Just because you don't have experience welding doesn't mean that you need to have consistency I'm an experienced welder and I don't have consistency the reason is I don't have QC breathing down my neck they dont gotta be pretty all the time
How straight is the axle housing after adding all that heat to one side?
Was thinking the same thing, no ones asking but you, and the funny thing is thats why I clicked on this video, to see how NOT to warp it
What mig do you use 50a ?
Is it conventional or auto like a newer Miller ?
Just try'na get some insight for myself.. I have an older Miller 180 220v and looking to upgrade to an Autoset. My buddy has an older 220 autoset, can't remember model #, but it runs smooth for it's size but limited to 5/16 or 3/8..
Any recommendations, not a professional welder, leaning more in your direction of projects. Love your video's, I learn something new everytime..
Its the harbor freight titanium unlimited 200. It has been a great welder
Looks good man
Nice...
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@@MuddyBeards4X4 I appreciate the time you take to put these videos together. I'm a fledgling "fabricator" and have, for the last year been investing in all the bare minimum of fabrication tools (mig welder, bandsaw, drill press, etc...). So seeing your progress with a lot of the similar tools (and brands like HF), it helps me relate and give me confidence in my future build projects. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Thanks I appreciate that a lot. I really have just started getting into tools for fabricating and it’s expensive. So slowly I hopefully can upgrade and get some more tools over time. Thanks for watching
Looking good man. I’m right in the middle of an 1 ton ls swap.
Nice, sounds like a lot of work, lol.
Muddy Beards 4X4 yes. A ton. Lol
Nice😂
Where can I find that little bandsaw table?
Swag offroad, love that thing👊🏻
A new fabricated housing is $700-$800. They are available with larger 3.5" tubes. You could have used full-floating axles with unit bearings and rotors with separate aluminum hats. It would have been simpler, stronger, lighter. More expensive...yes, but not much. But you would have saved A LOT of time.
Nice job! Any suggestions for trussing up stock Jk axles for added insurance? Don’t wheel it super hard but I am running 35s
Really depends on what axles you have.
Dig the build, got a link for that bitchin bandsaw/table?
Swag offroad, they are great
Yeah , you have really 2 hands !
Nicely done.Those welds look really good for a Harbor Freight welder...
Thanks, I have been really impressed with this welder so far.
not much of a truss