Welding Rearend Solid - Competition Diesel.Com

cumins01 · 10-28-2015, 06:47 PM

Looking some input from the pullers. Since 2.6 went to ODL, I am going to put in a new rear end and weld it in solid since my local org is allowing me to remove my leaf springs and brakes. My question is what size of tube should I use?

2x2x1/4
1-1/2x1-1/2x1/4
2x2x3/16?

I know lighter is better but don't want it to fall out or break
Thanks

takedown95 · 10-28-2015, 07:10 PM

I used 2x3 16ga with no issues. I've seen others use 1.5x1.5 or 2x2 anywhere from 11-16ga. Set it up right and you can go really light. Welding it may be the toughest part.

cumins01 · 10-28-2015, 07:34 PM

Thanks Jeff. have any good pictures of yours?

ryanss22 · 10-28-2015, 07:38 PM

I'm going to do 2x2x3/16 wall. 1/4" wall would be overkill and most frames have a 2"lip on them.. look into doing a full ladder bar/truss setup instead of traction bars also.. I'm going this route.. has 2.6 ODL. Been confirmed in writing? Only for ppl?

duramaxzak · 10-28-2015, 07:53 PM

I used 2.5x2.5 11ga for the main bars and 2x2 11ga for the short legs.

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takedown95 · 10-28-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cumins01

Thanks Jeff. have any good pictures of yours?

I will text you some.

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Originally Posted by duramaxzak

I used 2.5x2.5 11ga for the main bars and 2x2 11ga for the short legs.

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Hmmmmm that design looks familar. Lol

duramaxzak · 10-28-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown95

I will text you some.

Hmmmmm that design looks familar. Lol

Yep! Looks like Marks. Lol

bigstacks95 · 10-29-2015, 06:41 AM

I did my main supports forward, back to the hitch, and vertical in 2x2x1/4 and the rest in 1x1. I also put a piece of 1/4 plate in around the rear axle and welded to all the support bars the full length of the plate.

cumins01 · 10-29-2015, 07:57 AM

Thanks guys. Jeff, Dave and duramaxzak, did you to yours without any extra weight? Like no box, engine, bed, etc.? I seen your pics Jeff and yours was just a frame.

bigstacks95 · 10-29-2015, 11:16 AM

I did mine with everything installed, but I set it up on jackstands where I wanted the truck to sit and just went to town with the welder.

takedown95 · 10-29-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cumins01

Thanks guys. Jeff, Dave and duramaxzak, did you to yours without any extra weight? Like no box, engine, bed, etc.? I seen your pics Jeff and yours was just a frame.

I wasn't too concerned with any loading once weight was put on it. I just adjusted my hitch having a good idea of how far the nose would dip down fully loaded. Came out within 1/2" of where I guessed which was well within the limits of my adjusters.

10-28-2015, 06:47 PM	#1
cumins01 Name: cumins01 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: somerville,oh Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,176	Welding Rearend Solid Looking some input from the pullers. Since 2.6 went to ODL, I am going to put in a new rear end and weld it in solid since my local org is allowing me to remove my leaf springs and brakes. My question is what size of tube should I use? 2x2x1/4 1-1/2x1-1/2x1/4 2x2x3/16? I know lighter is better but don't want it to fall out or break Thanks

10-28-2015, 07:38 PM	#4
ryanss22 Name: ryanss22 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: small town central ny Member`s Gallery Posts: 736	I'm going to do 2x2x3/16 wall. 1/4" wall would be overkill and most frames have a 2"lip on them.. look into doing a full ladder bar/truss setup instead of traction bars also.. I'm going this route.. has 2.6 ODL. Been confirmed in writing? Only for ppl? __________________ 96 fummins 12V puller, few other goodies BUILT NOT BOUGHT!!!!to

10-28-2015, 07:53 PM	#5
duramaxzak Name: duramaxzak Title: Rookie!!! Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota Member`s Gallery Posts: 287	I used 2.5x2.5 11ga for the main bars and 2x2 11ga for the short legs. image.jpg __________________ 2011 CHEVY 2500HD CCSB Duramax/Allison LTZ 2002 GMC 2500HD RCLB Duramax/allison 2.6 puller - Danville performance, Mark. - Suncoast transmission's, Andrew. - Wehrli custom fab, Jason. - Profab, Rick - Turbo performance, Levi. - HSP, Joe and Dave. - SoCal diesel.

10-29-2015, 06:41 AM	#8
bigstacks95 Name: bigstacks95 Title: Diesel Doc Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Falls Village, CT Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,030	I did my main supports forward, back to the hitch, and vertical in 2x2x1/4 and the rest in 1x1. I also put a piece of 1/4 plate in around the rear axle and welded to all the support bars the full length of the plate. __________________ --Dave-- 58 Dodge Power Wagon 3.0 Limited Pro Stock diesel pulling truck 2020 Ram 3500 HO/Aisin Laramie/night tow rig

10-29-2015, 11:16 AM	#10
bigstacks95 Name: bigstacks95 Title: Diesel Doc Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Falls Village, CT Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,030	I did mine with everything installed, but I set it up on jackstands where I wanted the truck to sit and just went to town with the welder. __________________ --Dave-- 58 Dodge Power Wagon 3.0 Limited Pro Stock diesel pulling truck 2020 Ram 3500 HO/Aisin Laramie/night tow rig

10-28-2015, 07:10 PM	#2
takedown95 Name: takedown95 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,841	I used 2x3 16ga with no issues. I've seen others use 1.5x1.5 or 2x2 anywhere from 11-16ga. Set it up right and you can go really light. Welding it may be the toughest part.

10-28-2015, 07:34 PM	#3
cumins01 Name: cumins01 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: somerville,oh Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,176	Thanks Jeff. have any good pictures of yours?

10-29-2015, 07:57 AM	#9
cumins01 Name: cumins01 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: somerville,oh Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,176	Thanks guys. Jeff, Dave and duramaxzak, did you to yours without any extra weight? Like no box, engine, bed, etc.? I seen your pics Jeff and yours was just a frame.