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DANA 70 axle/Ladder bar question

Old 08-23-2006, 05:33 PM
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DANA 70 axle/Ladder bar question

Hey folks!

I've just come into possession of the 5' version of these ladder bars ~ http://www.ntwonline.com/acb/showdet...=1655&CATID=27

They are a "Bolt-On" kit.

I got that style kit as I don't know that they will ultimately be permanent. But I'm also concerned that they might slip being bolt-on.

I'm thinking I can overcome that risk if I tack weld the flange of the axle bracket to the axle housing. Being tack welds, I can relatively easily grind them off if need be.

Can anyone think of any reason this wouldn't work?
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Nope. With that length you won't run into any binding issues on the street.
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Would you agree that I might need to tack-weld the mount to the axle housing or would the U-bolts be sufficient?
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I would tack it. That way if it slips you have a visual reference.
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