SWFL

I have ordered the artec truss kit, teraflex sleeves, synergy ball joints, and also a chromoly kit. I have been told that the chromoly kit (more expensive of course) should replace the sleeves and wont need welding. Correct?

Invest2m4

Chromoly kit? As in axle shafts? Has nothing to do with the tubes bending or breaking.

SWFL

Ok so im more mind F@#!@ Wont the artic armor kit protect against a bent shaft????
so my best bet is to keep everything I ordered and have it installed by someone knowledgeable who can weld? artec armor kit, inner sleeves, gussets, chromoly axle kit, and ball joints to keep me more durable on the trails?
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jfbullseye

This is why I ask . I have been reading all I can on this. Cant seem to find a shop that I trust to do it ... so I will have to do it my self. I weld stuff all the time but never my axel . I have a Lincoln Electric 3200. Is this good enough? I sleeved my tubes all ready do U think that will help with warping? Do u tig the tubes & mig the cast or can I mig the whole thing? When U say " preheat, but don't over heat" is that just the cast or all the welds on the tubes to? How hot is to hot when preheating ? Warm to the touch? Hot to the touch ? It will burn U if u touch it ? I am not going to do any thing till I am sure of what I am doing. Thanks for your help. I am sure I will have more questions.

kssting

The truss will keep the outer tubes on the axle housing from bending. The inner axles aren't connected to the housing so upgrading them to chromoly shafts is the best way to strengthen them.

Your list of parts will definitely provide additional durability. I personally think sleeves aren't needed in addition to the truss so I didn't install any. The armor kit comes with the truss, gussets, control arm skids, shock link brackets, and tracbar relocation bracket so there is a lot of welding but it's worth it. If you can find a good welder that has installed an Artec system it would be best.

Invest2m4

First off, I am a believer that if you can break or bend a sleeved housing, you need to upgrade to a big boy axle. However, I'll assume that is not on your list of options.

The sleeves may help a little in terms of axle warp, but they'll still bend.

You can MIG or TIG the tubes. Same with the cast. I forgot that the stock axle center section is cast steel. You can use regular wire ER70S-6. General recommendation is to pre-heat the cast to 400 degrees. You can buy or rent a temp gun if you don't have one. If you over heat, you can crack the cast.

Your welder does not bring the heat. You'll definitely need to preheat the cast to get any penetration. Then be sure to use a welding blanket and cool it slow and hope the welds don't pop off. You'd be better off to use Flux-core if you are using a 110v welder. You'll get way better penetration and more heat. Solid wire has more resistance and therefore less power.

jfbullseye

Thanks for the info . Your the best. Will let you know how it turned out.

kjeeper10

Artec truss for the win



2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed

TRAUMAhead

I just need to get the same stabilizer. On your drag link on the adjuster side, how much do you have it extended?

kjeeper10

I'll check when I get home from work


2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed