Well, I had the opportunity, to watch someone weld a rear end (CJ AMC 20). It happened Yesterday- My buddy James and I were wrenching on his Jeep as usual (returning it to SOA and replacing one of said garbage 5 bolt lockout hubs)
So He says, "Its getting welded today"
Come back on that?
yup.
So about two hours later we had a reasonalbe facsimile of a mini Spool. I have questions as to how long the carrier will take the abuse. but I Think that the 2 pc axles will be the weak link yet. Hope fully the axles will be the weak link, and the carrier wons blow chunks when he stomps the 360 while in 2nd/4x4 low.
We'll Find out today. One thing is for sure, if/when it blows up itll make an impressive noise.
Jesse