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tbirdtbird · 07-05-2012, 03:16 PM

Tbone, that hole worn thru the axle tube can be welded easily, have done it a few times. do not discard that tube

tbirdtbird · 07-05-2012, 03:20 PM

Doug, why braze? It is soft and will pound away easily. If you can do all I see in the pics I know you can MIG or TIG

oldmanandakid · 07-05-2012, 03:54 PM

Doug in NJ would you mind detailing the process for riveting the replacement front roller tracks as shown in your photo gallery3? Maybe we should start a new thread as I don't want to disrupt Banky's flow of information.

Banky · 07-05-2012, 04:07 PM

For now, I'm going to install the new bushing and fill the gap with 2-part epoxy. Most likely JB weld. I do consider this a temporary fix, I'll keep an eye on it. But I figure since there is still metal there, and with the new bushing I should be fine.

tbirdtbird · 07-05-2012, 05:12 PM

you are underestimating the forces back there and the pounding that goes on.
epoxy is just that, plastic

Kevin - Illinois · 07-05-2012, 05:23 PM

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Trying to picture what would happen if that gave way driving down the road. I would assume it would start with a rather loud bang, then other things would happen quickly after.

07-05-2012, 03:16 PM	#21
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Rear end advise/suggestions needed!!! Tbone, that hole worn thru the axle tube can be welded easily, have done it a few times. do not discard that tube __________________ '31 180A

07-05-2012, 03:20 PM	#22
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Rear end advise/suggestions needed!!! Doug, why braze? It is soft and will pound away easily. If you can do all I see in the pics I know you can MIG or TIG __________________ '31 180A

07-05-2012, 03:54 PM	#23
oldmanandakid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 149	Re: Rear end advise/suggestions needed!!! Doug in NJ would you mind detailing the process for riveting the replacement front roller tracks as shown in your photo gallery3? Maybe we should start a new thread as I don't want to disrupt Banky's flow of information.

07-05-2012, 04:07 PM	#24
Banky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 201	Re: Rear end advise/suggestions needed!!! For now, I'm going to install the new bushing and fill the gap with 2-part epoxy. Most likely JB weld. I do consider this a temporary fix, I'll keep an eye on it. But I figure since there is still metal there, and with the new bushing I should be fine.

07-05-2012, 05:12 PM	#25
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Rear end advise/suggestions needed!!! you are underestimating the forces back there and the pounding that goes on. epoxy is just that, plastic __________________ '31 180A

07-05-2012, 05:23 PM	#26
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: Rear end advise/suggestions needed!!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Trying to picture what would happen if that gave way driving down the road. I would assume it would start with a rather loud bang, then other things would happen quickly after.