No need to weld. The knurled ends hold them in and they aren't going anywhere.

 

The one set we didn't freeze went in the easiest it was in the 50s to 60s temp wise outside, may have been machined slightly different . The only reason it looks easy is the custom tool and a 20lbs sledge. We swung the 10 pounder but it took more effort in swings than just swinging the bigger hammer.

The first day we broke a bearing race tool bend another bar on the first jeep before the custom tool was made. The one you see in the video is version 2. Version 1 got the job done version 2 made it cake work.

Hats off to you and anyone who does this solo.

 

I was thinking the same thing!

 

I may need to fab up something to help the process of pounding these in, and call a buddy, it sounds like it was a PITA by yourself. I like the tool PJohn has on his video. I think I need to do a little more homework before I take this on.
I already welded my gussets in

 

If you plan on doing your sleeves solo. I put up some pics on how to hold the pipe so you can hit it without trying to hold it also. I would also find someone to weld a thick piece of steel plate on the end to keep the pipe or tube from mushrooming like mine did. You can also use the jack that will be under the axle to raise/lower the axle to get it just right with the bucket or whatever you come up with. And get a BFH!!!!