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cutting and welding axles

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jayslowlow   +1y
I am wanting to do a 5 lug conversion on my 92 dakota. I got the 5 lug axles but the spline is smaller than the 6 lug axles. I was thinking i could cut the larger spline of the 6 lug and weld it the the 5 lug shaft. I have a 110 lincoln mig welder. I know i need to bevel the edges and make damn sure its straight. So my question is should i attempt this myself or take it to a machine shop?
mindlissmetalfab   +1y
no way in hell should that be done with a 110 mig.
smithchassis   +1y
no way should it be done even with a 220 welder. buy some new axles... they will snap if welded, trust me
smithchassis   +1y
matter of fact just take your factory 6 lug axles and have them and your drums or rotors redrilled to the 5 lug pattern you want, we do it alllll the time
jayslowlow   +1y
cool thanks for the advice guys.
mindlissmetalfab   +1y
Moser is pretty reasonable as well if you wanted to go that route.
BioMax   +1y
These guys are right. Welding your own axles is not a good idea. I've seen it done on a beater with nitrous, but keep in mind the the front axle was also made out of fence tubing. Either get your axles drilled or have new ones made.
NR RailnPup   +1y
i had my axles re done by MOSER and they came out bad ass i had them back in about a week. they have cheep prices its just shipping that can kill you
jayslowlow   +1y
Ok if i get my 6 lugs drilled to 5 lugs. should i fill in the unused holes? or does it matter? thanks for all the help.
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