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Prep work for welding in Evo gussets?

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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I will post more pics when I get to a PC so I don't multiple post anymore.

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by joneszj
Be sure to heat up the axle housing a bit so that the welds hold. Alot of people overlook this step but it's important since the axle housing is a cast piece and the EVO gussets are metal. I don't know all the technical terms but I know we heated mine up so the welds would adhere better.
you dont need to seeing they are cast steel. if if was cast iron you would need to heat them up to weld them on
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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there not as pretty as evo welds, but how do they look!??

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Look good to me. As long as they do the job.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Well there not goin anywhere. I am Happy Its done!!!!

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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I think your welds look better than mine. I need to trade in my 110 Lincoln for a nice MiG....
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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welds look good and strong...nice job...i need to get these brackets for mine...
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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hey thanks guys!!! It honestly wasn't too hard. Time consuming though with the cooling. Everything fit perfectly, just a lot of welding.

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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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was that with a 110 or 220 welder??
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