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Welding a shortened driveshaft

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 61CJ5, Apr 22, 2005.

  1. Apr 22, 2005
    61CJ5

    61CJ5 Member

    Lafayette, CA
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    For those of you who have shortened driveshafts, how have you welded them? Aren't the yokes cast iron? Or did you use the stick welder, and pre heat and all of that?
     
    61CJ5, Apr 22, 2005
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  2. Apr 22, 2005
    JAB

    JAB Member

    Genesee, WI
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    I believe that they are cast steel or forgings made of an alloy that is quite weldable. I've used 7018 on several. Balancing is another matter which, so far, I've been lucky with, possibly because with a T-98 my shaft is so short that it's not as critical.
     
    JAB, Apr 22, 2005
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  3. Apr 22, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Albertville, AL
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    They are indeed forged steel, just like your craftsman wrenches. It is quite easy to weld, I just shortened my front shaft about 3 1/4" the other day, the photo was up for several days before taking it down.
     
    Mcruff, Apr 22, 2005
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