Welding something like an axle should only be done by a very qualified and experienced welder. Even then, do you want to trust that the only thing keeping you on the road is welded together with a hope that it will be fine?

I am a metallurgist and deal with welding quite a bit. I know welding of axles has been done lots, but as one of the most important components on your truck any welding and re-engineering should be done extremely carefully.


1946 GMC Pickup - S-10 Frame, 455 Buick, TH400, original patina.

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