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04-09-2009, 05:52 PM
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steering with welded rockwells
I have a question for all that has welded rock front diffs. How bad is the steering with front diff welded? I was thinking of just welding them both up to save some cash.
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04-09-2009, 06:30 PM
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Flex Master
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Hey give Randy-Ring and pinion a call. Or Four wheelparts to.
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04-09-2009, 08:57 PM
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My last rig had front and rear steer with the rear welded and front locked. I never had a problem with steering the rear other then returning to center. I am putting 2 fronts under my S10 this weekend and will also be welding them both.
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04-10-2009, 08:35 AM
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Gonzo Wheeler
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Do yourself a favor and invest in a locker. I know its easy to say, but im glad I did.................
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04-10-2009, 08:43 AM
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Flex Master
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Well spent a couple mins yesterday looking at prices. God there high now. Cheapest one was like $430. Plus i forgot i bought mine 3 years ago to.
You mite find one at red river or memphis eqm.
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04-10-2009, 08:47 AM
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Gonzo Wheeler
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A Welded front will work good for mud riding, but i'd imagine it would be a PITA crawling.....................
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04-10-2009, 06:54 PM
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I don't do mud but at the same time I don't do trail riding. That's what little jeeps like my old ladies is for. I will give ride river and memphis a call.
If I welded the front and didn't like. I'm assuming I can take out the spider gears and put in a locker, if I don't weld them to the case?
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04-10-2009, 09:54 PM
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Gonzo Wheeler
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As long as you weld just the spiders together. Dont weld it to the carrier like alot of people do. On my rear, i just tack welded the spiders through the little windows, then pulled it apart to finish it up........................
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04-10-2009, 10:48 PM
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What will you be doing with the rocks?
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04-11-2009, 07:09 AM
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04-11-2009, 07:11 AM
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04-27-2009, 09:40 PM
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I am welded front and rear with 49's. I have a twin sticked 205 so I just drive around in front wheel drive all the time and that helps out A LOT!!
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Gonzo Wheeler
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I'm welded front and rear as well but I've got 4wheel steer. Twin stickin my 205 and driving in front wheel drive also mad it a lot easier. When I was welded front and back with out 4 wheel steer and before the twin stick it brought the suck big time on the tight trails. .
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