Welding Rear axle

[David2005]

Would it be wrong to weld up the rear axle in places like where the plates meet? I was thinking it would reduce flex like an ARB. Has anyone done this? Would it make the handling worse?
Thanks:thumb:

[Pistol Pete]

Plates? What plates? IMO i would say no, as you want some flex.

[Andy]

It certainly wont make it worse
Stitch weld if you are going to do it.Ive only ever thought of around where the spring sits really

[David2005]

Plates as in where the hub is welded onto, there are two sections the top and bottom, they're spot welded already. I thought the beam in the middle is where it flexes the most?

[burgo]

the beam twists along its length therefore welding each end wont do anything imo

[David2005]

the beam twists along its length therefore welding each end wont do anything imo

Thats what i thought. So it won't effect handling in any way?

[burgo]

nope. you shouldnt have a problem with the back end tho unless its bent. every video ive ever seen where they are being driven properly its always the front end hat struggles for grip