Should I weld the tubes to the housing in the rear?

[setexascustoms]

Consider all costs …

If your looking regear also, this is easy…

Ultimate Dana 60 straight from DANA is 6k.
Regearing 1 aCole is 1500 bucks
Sell stock axle for 2500

you’re left with a 2k upgrade to a Dana 60. Stock wheels will bolt up.

all that being said, I’m likely going to keep my stock 44 when I regear. But I was curious about welding the tubes

Everyone's got their own opinion and needs. I'm not spending $2k for a semi float 60, even if everything else you say is accurate and I could get one under the truck for that. I do all my own work, so labor isn't a factor. I'm trussing the front because it's cheap insurance, and welding the tubes to the housing in the rear is virtually free. I'll wheel is like this for a while, and eventually build some 05+ SD axles for it

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[Ericshere03]

Everyone's got their own opinion and needs. I'm not spending $2k for a semi float 60, even if everything else you say is accurate and I could get one under the truck for that. I do all my own work, so labor isn't a factor. I'm trussing the front because it's cheap insurance, and welding the tubes to the housing in the rear is virtually free. I'll wheel is like this for a while, and eventually build some 05+ SD axles for it

just sharing … like I said, I think I’ll be keeping my stock axles for now … the thing is that I tow a 5000-6000lb airstream and wanted the insurance, plus I have a diesel … BUT, I gotta few tricks up my sleeve, if it still blows, then I guess I’ll know that I needed a 60 .

 

[Zachanadandy]

Zach, did you bolt yours on or is it welded?

Bolted and welded.

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