To weld? Or not to weld?

[pdw]

Hey guys,
I have a 93 YJ with a 4.5" spring-under setup. I am in-between jobs at the moment and I would like to finish my PSC ram assist steering.

My question is: I have heard various opinions about welding a bracket to the diff housing of your front axle. What is the truth behind all of it???
Should I or should I not weld a bracket to it?
Should I have a "Professional" weld it for me?

I have seen stuff like this on other websites:
http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/steering.html


This would be an ideal set-up for my Jeep.

[92yj]

Hey guys,
I have a 93 YJ with a 4.5" spring-under setup. I am in-between jobs at the moment and I would like to finish my PSC ram assist steering.

My question is: I have heard various opinions about welding a bracket to the diff housing of your front axle. What is the truth behind all of it???
Should I or should I not weld a bracket to it?
Should I have a "Professional" weld it for me?

I have seen stuff like this on other websites:
http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/steering.html


This would be an ideal set-up for my Jeep.

weld it if it breaks weld it again good luck.
a welder friend of mine says lube it if it move weld it if it doesnt.

[cweed]

Clean up the weld area really good, then weld with good penetration, but do not over head the area this can make the case housing brittle. You should be fine. I welded mine just like the photo when I did my hi-steer on my Dana 30. It's really nice and clean and got rid of those nasty looking clamp ons.