I can still get the pin in and out. Yes it deff does lock it.

 

I am sure there is more than plenty welt there to hold, it would be welded in eight spots. All it has to do is keep the gears from turning.

 

Yes it locks the diff edit- someone already answered that

 

i know that those welds will NOT hold under offroading conditions. ill try to post you good ole boyz a pic.

 

Those welds hold up fine.

 

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really? totally unnecessary, just adding weight to the rotating parts

 

depending on what size tires you are running, if you drive it on pavement at all id be a little worried. the weld will be put under tremendous strain while turning.

personally, since 8.25 carriers are so plentyfull i would weld it to the carrier just for a little more strength. because if that weld breaks (not saying that it will, just a precaution) the broken chunk could take out something like the pinion or ring gear.

but, if the penatration is good enough you will be alright with what you have

 

yup, cheap traction

 

just dont weld to the cross shaft. lol

 

lol, well yea...definetly not on a c-clip axle

 

It's welded right and it's a 8.25 c-clip. I drive it to Rausch creek all the time and that's 80 miles one way with 33's

 

cool, im assuming you havnt driven it there yet with it welded.

its just paranoia for me, carriers like that are very cheap. so i dont mind welding the spiders to the carrier.

 

Is this ok to do on a dd?

 

its fine to do BUT you go thru tires alot faster AND you put alot of stress on your drivetrain