Welded diff f350 DD? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

blt93932 · 12-27-2010, 07:33 PM

I've seen opinions on a welded diff in short wheel based vehicles, but what about a crew cab long bed f350 that is my daily driver? I'm just trying to gain some extra traction.

Thanks!

plants · 12-27-2010, 07:34 PM

get an lsd or selectable locker in there if anything.

welding it up for a DD isn't exactly the best thing you could come up with...

78-79FordMan · 12-27-2010, 07:37 PM

no no no no .

Havok450 · 12-27-2010, 07:42 PM

good bye tires and if not done right, good bye diff

scrudeman · 12-27-2010, 08:01 PM

good-bye steering box and other steering components as well

blt93932 · 12-27-2010, 08:04 PM

Goodbye steering for a rear welded diff?

Havok450 · 12-27-2010, 08:09 PM

its going to make turning alot harder since its going to have to fight to push one of the tires free of its traction before it can turn, yes a rear welded differential

scrudeman · 12-27-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blt93932

Goodbye steering for a rear welded diff?

I Read it too fast, I thought blt93932 was asking about welding the front diff for some strange reason.

But welding a rear diff will beat the crap out of your front tires and components as well because the truck will always try to force forward instead of turn.

Trail Rig = Spool yaya

DD = Spool pain in the arse

Peace

hawkins1 · 12-27-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blt93932

I've seen opinions on a welded diff in short wheel based vehicles, but what about a crew cab long bed f350 that is my daily driver? I'm just trying to gain some extra traction.

Thanks!

Extra traction for a street driven daily driver by welding yur diff solid??Why in the fawk would you even think of welding yur rearend into a spool for a daily driver?

The shit these kids come up with....

blakeape · 12-27-2010, 10:09 PM

I have a 1987 Chevy crew cab with a welded 14 bolt that sees a lot of street time. I also have a 4runner that I usually zing around in so it isn't a true daily driver. In a truck that long I don't think the welded rear is that big of a deal. Yes it wears tire a lot quicker, but for me its a bad ass firewood cutting/dump running/just getting shit done beater.

Jrod-13 · 12-27-2010, 10:12 PM

aside from tire wear, you will never, ever notice its there... even still, I'd put a lockright in it..

blt93932 · 12-28-2010, 04:50 AM

I would do a lock rite too...except they don't make one for the sterling 10.5

How big is the difference with tire wear?

I'm running Military Surplus tires anyway from Trail Worthy Fab on here.

Restoman2 · 12-28-2010, 09:37 AM

Do a detroit locker. Where are you running your daily driver that you need more traction in daily use? IMO a spool on the road is much less controllable. Mess with air pressure first and foremost anyways.

blt93932 · 12-28-2010, 07:14 PM

I always figured I would just weld it, and if I didn't like it I'd put in a detroit.

Have you owned or driven a truck that was welded?

nshay · 12-28-2010, 10:42 PM

my DD is welded 60/14 other than some tire chirpping i dont notice it much

cslimfu · 12-28-2010, 11:19 PM

I have a 95 extra cab f250 powersmoke 4x4 with a detroit in the rear for almost 4 years. It is my dd. To do it again I would weld it and save the $$$. Thats just me. Steering box and tire wear, really? If you are worried about that, you should also be concerned on how much youre mpg's will change. My fronts have more on them than the rears but, I spin the rears alot cause I drive like a jackass.

chrisevans2645 · 12-28-2010, 11:39 PM

i would say don't do it, on the other hand i've driven mt truck with the rear axle locked up not realizing it. it felt a little funny but i couldn't quite figure it out until i saw my arb was engaged.

blt93932 · 12-29-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslimfu

I have a 95 extra cab f250 powersmoke 4x4 with a detroit in the rear for almost 4 years. It is my dd. To do it again I would weld it and save the $$$. Thats just me. Steering box and tire wear, really? If you are worried about that, you should also be concerned on how much youre mpg's will change. My fronts have more on them than the rears but, I spin the rears alot cause I drive like a jackass.

Did your MPG's drop alot?

cslimfu · 12-29-2010, 11:41 AM

No, sarcasim. Meaning worrying about box wear is silly. If you spend alot of time stopped or barely moving(less than 1)turning lock to lock, I can see worrying but, then again welded or not doing that will cause problems.

DRTRAYDEUCE · 12-29-2010, 11:59 AM

Just weld the spiders on one side, you wont even notice it.

12-27-2010, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
blt93932 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 168805 Posts: 26	Welded diff f350 DD? I've seen opinions on a welded diff in short wheel based vehicles, but what about a crew cab long bed f350 that is my daily driver? I'm just trying to gain some extra traction. Thanks!

12-27-2010, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
plants Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Member # 161997 Posts: 18	get an lsd or selectable locker in there if anything. welding it up for a DD isn't exactly the best thing you could come up with... __________________ 90 CTD on 35s

12-27-2010, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Havok450 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 138949 Location: Wenatchee Washington Posts: 323	good bye tires and if not done right, good bye diff __________________ My friend hates Chevy, but owns 2, wtf

12-27-2010, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Havok450 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 138949 Location: Wenatchee Washington Posts: 323	its going to make turning alot harder since its going to have to fight to push one of the tires free of its traction before it can turn, yes a rear welded differential __________________ My friend hates Chevy, but owns 2, wtf Last edited by Havok450; 12-27-2010 at 08:09 PM.

12-27-2010, 10:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
blakeape Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29868 Location: columbia falls MT Posts: 871	I have a 1987 Chevy crew cab with a welded 14 bolt that sees a lot of street time. I also have a 4runner that I usually zing around in so it isn't a true daily driver. In a truck that long I don't think the welded rear is that big of a deal. Yes it wears tire a lot quicker, but for me its a bad ass firewood cutting/dump running/just getting shit done beater. Attached Images __________________ 1996 Tacoma V6 5spd, duals, Dana 60, 14 bolt, 5:38's, 42" Iroks, exo-cage 1997 Dodge Cummins 5spd 4x4, 79 Dana 60 under leafs, Dana 80, 4:10s, 37's /forum/tow-rigs-trailers/850288-1997-dodge-cummins-towho-expo.html

12-27-2010, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
78-79FordMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Member # 158981 Location: Gillham,Ar. Posts: 263	no no no no .

12-27-2010, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
scrudeman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Member # 161918 Posts: 14	good-bye steering box and other steering components as well

12-27-2010, 08:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
blt93932 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 168805 Posts: 26	Goodbye steering for a rear welded diff?

12-27-2010, 10:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jrod-13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17313 Location: Tower, MN Posts: 2,794	aside from tire wear, you will never, ever notice its there... even still, I'd put a lockright in it.. __________________ A recent survay of over 1000 trailer parks in the southeast found the 350 chevy out numbered the mullet by nearly 4:1, draw your own conclusion.

12-28-2010, 04:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
blt93932 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 168805 Posts: 26	I would do a lock rite too...except they don't make one for the sterling 10.5 How big is the difference with tire wear? I'm running Military Surplus tires anyway from Trail Worthy Fab on here.

12-28-2010, 09:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Restoman2 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Member # 135065 Location: Louisiana Posts: 104	Do a detroit locker. Where are you running your daily driver that you need more traction in daily use? IMO a spool on the road is much less controllable. Mess with air pressure first and foremost anyways.

12-28-2010, 07:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
blt93932 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 168805 Posts: 26	I always figured I would just weld it, and if I didn't like it I'd put in a detroit. Have you owned or driven a truck that was welded?

12-28-2010, 10:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
nshay Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134959 Location: west kootenays, BC Posts: 144	my DD is welded 60/14 other than some tire chirpping i dont notice it much Attached Images

12-28-2010, 11:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
cslimfu GREEN BASTARD!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123458 Location: amity, oregon Posts: 1,594	I have a 95 extra cab f250 powersmoke 4x4 with a detroit in the rear for almost 4 years. It is my dd. To do it again I would weld it and save the $$$. Thats just me. Steering box and tire wear, really? If you are worried about that, you should also be concerned on how much youre mpg's will change. My fronts have more on them than the rears but, I spin the rears alot cause I drive like a jackass. __________________ It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. You take away all he's got, and all he's ever going to have. Last edited by cslimfu; 12-28-2010 at 11:20 PM.

12-28-2010, 11:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
chrisevans2645 Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 143867 Location: lake havasu az Posts: 425	i would say don't do it, on the other hand i've driven mt truck with the rear axle locked up not realizing it. it felt a little funny but i couldn't quite figure it out until i saw my arb was engaged. __________________ F-350 cclb dually, 6bta, rtoo9513, divorced twin stick np205, arb 10.25 rear with 2nd gen gears, KMA front bumper, warn m15000 hydraulic winch, connex 4800, wilson 5000 antenna, wilson cell phone amp, lowrance baja 540c gps, scanner, premier power welder, onboard shower, 235/85/r16 BFG MT's

12-29-2010, 11:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
cslimfu GREEN BASTARD!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123458 Location: amity, oregon Posts: 1,594	No, sarcasim. Meaning worrying about box wear is silly. If you spend alot of time stopped or barely moving(less than 1)turning lock to lock, I can see worrying but, then again welded or not doing that will cause problems. __________________ It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. You take away all he's got, and all he's ever going to have. Last edited by cslimfu; 12-29-2010 at 11:47 AM.

12-29-2010, 11:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
DRTRAYDEUCE Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73188 Location: CHARLESTON SC Posts: 264	Just weld the spiders on one side, you wont even notice it.

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