Welding the Axle Tubes
Are there any benifits for a street/autocross/road course Mustang that will probably never see north of 350 hp? Since I have to weld-in the torque arm this winter and essentially finish the rear suspension, I was thinking about taking the rear axle assembly out, weld the axle tubes and paint it. I haven't researched why to do this other than it strengthens the assembly. I know it's generally a drag racer type of modification, but if I ever start putting race compounds on for open track I would like to not worry about it. Modifications to the car that might matter is 3:73 gears, and a stiff torque arm/ panhard bar suspension after this winter.
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You normally weld the tubes if the car is going to be launched at high rpm's and sticky tires. If you do weld them, it will add a little more ridgity to the car. Its one of those mods that people do just to say they did it.
I welded mine because I can weld and have a welder to do it with. I noticed no change in the feel of the car or the handling. 350 hp is not going to enough to twist or break an axle tube. Your Call |
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