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  1. rustystud

    Lock outs, locking themselves problem.

    Honestly, If anyone else wants to do this you should have the shafts drilled for a 3/8" rod ( the shafts should be drilled to a depth of 1" ) and then install a brass block that rides on the 3/8" rod. This will give the shafts something to push against . This is the way most all heavy axles are...
  2. rustystud

    Lock outs, locking themselves problem.

    Your right Gerhard, but I figured he was going to do it anyway, that's why I told him to only weld a little bit, but no welding is best. On the differentials we use they have drilled out shafts that a rod goes into. In between the shafts then is a bronze block drilled out in the center that...
  3. rustystud

    Lock outs, locking themselves problem.

    Sounds like a plan. I would only weld a little bit on the shaft, maybe a stitch on two sides so you don't take out the temper of the shaft. I would also use a grade 8 bolt. Then with springs added to both sides (inside the lock-out hubs) you'll be golden !
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