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Ford 8.8 axle swap
Axle:
Well, I finished cutting all of the brackets off this morning. I'm a little concerned about the fact that I put some scars in the tubing, but I don't think it will be an issue. Now I have to ground down the left overs, sand it, and throw some primer on it until I'm ready to weld. I have a strong feeling that I'm just going to order new brackets. I used 7 wheels to cut through the stuff, and it looks terrible. I'll probably spend more time trying to clean everything up than I did cutting off the brackets. I'll post a pic when I get home today.
Those welds were super top quality, which is what I'm going to need when I put on those brackets. I know Scott's welder is plenty to do the welds, but it's going to need gas for the shielding to make the beads strong enough. Could someone please post a link to a place where I can get the proper gas? I'd appreciate it.
CnoteTJ:
http://www.abcodelivers.com/site/page48.cfm <--Try them for the gas. Their customer service is great, I use em to fill my powertank. If you need help let me know.
Axle:
Thanks!
Seabee_BUC:
--- Quote from: Axle on January 14, 2008, 07:18:28 PM ---Well, I finished cutting all of the brackets off this morning. I'm a little concerned about the fact that I put some scars in the tubing, but I don't think it will be an issue. Now I have to ground down the left overs, sand it, and throw some primer on it until I'm ready to weld. I have a strong feeling that I'm just going to order new brackets. I used 7 wheels to cut through the stuff, and it looks terrible. I'll probably spend more time trying to clean everything up than I did cutting off the brackets. I'll post a pic when I get home today.
Those welds were super top quality, which is what I'm going to need when I put on those brackets. I know Scott's welder is plenty to do the welds, but it's going to need gas for the shielding to make the beads strong enough. Could someone please post a link to a place where I can get the proper gas? I'd appreciate it.
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I am looking at getting a bottle of gas for my welder too, Justin. Not sure how it works though, if I just show up and buy a 5lb. bottle or if I need to bring my own bottle for them to fill. Anybody know?? If I need to buy my own, I have found them on ebay for cheap. And they are certified for 10 years because they are new. Might be the best way to go...When are you looking to start getting some welding done?
CnoteTJ:
I think they do rental, trade ins and filling, i dont know which route would be the cheapest.
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