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Oct 19, 2011 | 03:36 PM

jeepster1

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From: Sonora CA.

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 inline 6

Welding

I just got a ford 8.8 for my jeep and the axle tubes are just pressed in and I want to weld them is there and special kind of wire I should use?

Oct 19, 2011 | 04:19 PM

wiggles

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From: shawnee,ks

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Your going to want a HOT weld with deep penetration. I'd either use a arc welder or some flux core wire

Oct 19, 2011 | 08:36 PM

xjmarc

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From: Soddy Daisy TN

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Nickel rods are your best bet but if all you have is a mig you'll need to heat the pumpkin till it's starting to glow then weld it to get it to stick.

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