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What do you guys think of this Axle Brace?

Discussion in 'Turbo Tech Questions' started by boostedfoxbody, Dec 25, 2004.

  1. boostedfoxbody

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    boostedfoxbody, Dec 25, 2004
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  2. ShaneH

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    You absolutely need to weld the axle tubes. I'd also do the brace shown.
     
    ShaneH, Dec 25, 2004
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  3. SoL_93GT

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    At what speed should you weld your axle tubes and what will happen if you don't.

    Briane
     
    SoL_93GT, Dec 25, 2004
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  4. svooh

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    I recommend the welding, but I've seen some fast cars w/o braces like that. Don't know how well they do.
     
    svooh, Dec 25, 2004
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  5. ShaneH

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    A 10 second car definitely needs the axle tubes welded. They WILL pull out, otherwise.
     
    ShaneH, Dec 26, 2004
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  6. Andrew

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    SNEAKY had the factory spotweld for the axle tube break loose, causing the axle tube to rotate and come out a little as well... the rotation caused his brand new set of Hoosier QTP's to hit the wheelwell/fenderlip and ruin them.
     
    Andrew, Dec 26, 2004
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  7. gtluke

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    ewww that guy in that pic has the same upper control arms i broke in half launching.
     
    gtluke, Dec 26, 2004
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  8. sst3193

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    Shouldn't that axle brace go on the rear of the axle? When I narrow my Dana it was bent just exactly the way that brace is pulling and I had to offset the new housing ends to the rear. It would still work but, steel tubing is stronger in tension, than compression.
     
    sst3193, Dec 26, 2004
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  9. SNEAKY

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    YEP, AND MY WAS WEAK, IT WAS ONLY A HIGH 12 SECOND CAR.
     
    SNEAKY, Dec 27, 2004
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  10. ShaneH

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    When I narrowed my rear I checked 3 different Fox housings and all three were bent backwards. This brace would work well for that.
     
    ShaneH, Dec 27, 2004
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  11. ChrisA351

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    On my car the tube moved out when I was in the high 12's a few years ago.

    You must weld the tube in.

    The brace seems like a nice idea and I have thought about it but there are some fast cars without it though.

    If I am bored and have the time I will prob still put a brace on mine.

    As usual Shane is right.
     
    ChrisA351, Dec 27, 2004
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  12. OnEwIcKeD SVT

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    hmm...

    I wonder how well his uppers works for him as it isnt even bolted in right.

    lol



    Time to weld my tubes now!

    damnit:(
     
    OnEwIcKeD SVT, Dec 27, 2004
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  13. gtluke

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    he doesn't even have springs in the car yet. ha i think the car isn't finished.
     
    gtluke, Dec 27, 2004
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  14. 8950LX

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    8950LX, Dec 27, 2004
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  15. tom351

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    i think it could be made for about 1/10 of what it would cost shipped to your door...
     
    tom351, Dec 27, 2004
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  16. Rick 91GT

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    Shane how did you do your brace with the coil overs and anti-roll? Do you have any pics, I've been looking at making one as well.

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    Rick 91GT, Dec 27, 2004
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  17. SoL_93GT

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    Well next thing I do is build the rearend and weld the axle tubes.

    Briane
     
    SoL_93GT, Dec 27, 2004
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  18. quarterstang86

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    quarterstang86, Dec 28, 2004
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