Hi Guys,
I am to the point where I can weld my axle tubes to the center section. I have been planning on doing this for awhile, however I started reading some stuff on the internet and now I have mixed feelings about doing it. I know the advantage of welding the tubes is that they won't rotate under torque. As far as disadvantages that I've been reading: potential to cause the tube to get out of alignment due from the heat, potential for the axles or center section to crack right where the weld is. As I understand it with my limited welding experience, it is difficult to get a strong weld between cast and steel. Today, I took my axle to a local machine shop and they were steering me towards not welding the axles. They said they can do it, but can't guarantee it will help or hold up. The plug welds in my housing still look good. I am planning on having a 400hp engine, although it could potentially be upgraded to 450hp. Is it worth it to weld the tubes? What are your thoughts?
Thanks!