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Is it really common for the 8.8 axle tubes to spin loose?

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Old 06-18-2013, 04:13 PM
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Default Is it really common for the 8.8 axle tubes to spin loose?

Right now I'm unable to weld the carrier housing to the axle tubes. Is it very common for this to happen? Thanks
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Ive read they recommend welding them to prevent spinning.https://www.google.com/search?site=&...hp.FLrB0F2txSw
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If it's street driven no but if you wheel it and actually wheel it hard it's not a matter of if but when.
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