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11-01-2010 #1
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How Thick are Stock Axle Tubes
Just like the title says. How thick are the axle tubes on a stock 12 bolt car rear end? I need to weld some brackets to mine and I want to get some scrap steal and make a few practice welds first.
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11-01-2010 #2
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5/16" thick I'd say.
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More like 1/4 inch, maybe slightly less.
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I was thinking more like 3/16"....but I could be wrong, I haven't actually measured the thickness with anything precise.
Originally Posted by big gear head
1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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yeah he's right.... .219in
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1/4" = .250"
3/16" = .1875"
middle = .21875" or .219" (7/32")1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454
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