2qk4u

I just installed a 8.8 in my XJ and I didn't have anyone able to weld the axle tubes and I was wondering if anyone has seen this actually happen before with there own eyes. Like how hard do u have to be wheeling to make this happen? I'm moving to Seattle WA and plan on sting with the jeep a lot more. Is this really necessary to do?

Lead Foot

Never hurts. I have seen dana 60 tubes spin. You have to really be abusing it though. What size tires are you running? From Where are you moving to Seattle?

2qk4u

I'm moving from one corner to the other. I'm in Tampa FL. I'm active duty Air Force. I currently have 32" tires. Biggest I ever plan in going to is 35" probably. Why do they spin?

Lead Foot

Usually tubes spin if you get the tires locked into a crack or undercut step while Wheelin. Especially if you are applying a lot of gas. Lots of torque+lots of traction+ not moving forward= spun axle tubes.

Thank you for serving. I just moved to Lynden Wa from central WA. Im about 2 hours north of you then.

scheetz_21

Mine are not welded but I plan on doing it when I build a truss here very soon, and mine is locked, beat the crap out of my rig , never a prob yet with that.. Always end up braking something else haha

Boost Happy

I've seen it happen a few times on Mustangs. They were all 800+hp car though lol

firsttimer

I seen it spin in a CJ2A with chevy 350, Dont remeber what axles he was running. But he droped the clutch, going in and out of a little ditch by are house. I do know he was running 33" tires. Axles were transplanted into the jeep. tires stuck out about a foot past sides of jeep.