Cutting and Rotating Inner C’s On Dana Axle

[@TheAngryCamper]

This is the kind of how to video I wish everyone did them like....... well done!!

[@freeidaho-videos]

Yeah, I am glad to see this. I am surprised the number of fully built front axles that don't have this change. Nothing wrong with taking off the C by grinding out the weld. Yes, this can cut into the axle tube and the C. Which is actually a good thing. The space will be filled with weld which gives the joint more weld than factory. This more weld and penetration into the axle tube and the C makes it stronger.

[@cobranatesvt]

Great video. Curious what your process is to weld them back up so the average joe can do it

[@simpsonoffroadllc]

Pre heat the inner c to 250+ degrees and any welder that’s 220. I usually tack in 4 spots then weld in quadrants but I’m trying to rig up something so that I can spin the housing while welding for a continuous weld

[@chuckhooper5215]

New at this. I have a 1972 cj5 needing complete Dana 30. These are flip flop center from new units. Also expensive to acquire . Looking at your technique seems viable to buys a good new unit and cut and flip it for the old CJ ? Is this a crazy idea ?

[@simpsonoffroadllc]

If you're just needing another narrow track dana 30 I have some units that are complete used ones that I would let go. Feel free to shoot me an email [e-mail]