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Looking for the pros and cons on welding the air actuator for the center axle disconnect on a 1999 Vitara front differential.
I have free wheel hubs,
I would like to permanently engage the front differential and use the freewheel hubs to disconnect the front driveline when not in use.
The three methods I have found so far are zip ties, disassemble, remove air bladder and install a spacer (although I think that manufacturer of the spacer is now out of business) and welding the sliding collar in the closed position.
I have access to a welder, and was all set to pull the trigger on the MIG and figured I had best simply investigate the pro's/ cons of welding.
It appears as though the outer casing is cast iron of some flavor.....
For those that have welded the the collar, how has it held up? I have found one youtube where a fellow broke his weld but it was unclear whether he welded only one of the four spots or all four locations for the sliding collar.
I have free wheel hubs,
I would like to permanently engage the front differential and use the freewheel hubs to disconnect the front driveline when not in use.
The three methods I have found so far are zip ties, disassemble, remove air bladder and install a spacer (although I think that manufacturer of the spacer is now out of business) and welding the sliding collar in the closed position.
I have access to a welder, and was all set to pull the trigger on the MIG and figured I had best simply investigate the pro's/ cons of welding.
It appears as though the outer casing is cast iron of some flavor.....
For those that have welded the the collar, how has it held up? I have found one youtube where a fellow broke his weld but it was unclear whether he welded only one of the four spots or all four locations for the sliding collar.