Axle weld question

[Bennybooster]

So tomorrow I am looking at a 1979 FS Bronco with a 9in rear, he told me it is welded up, how would I go about returning it to stock or adding a lock right, what do I need to replace?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

The carrier.

 

[RangerSVT]

There are two ways that people weld or "lincoln lock" the axle, they either weld the drive and driven gears (AKA the spider gears) together, or they weld the drive/driven gears to the carrier, or both. Either way, as Sasquatch stated, the carrier needs replacing, which if you are going to a detroit, your set
SVT

 

[Bennybooster]

I would if I could afford one, but alas I am poor and I might be putting my Ranger cab on it, I cant find a new engine, and right now this seems to be my best option

 

[RangerSVT]

86 slo-vo use to run a welded rear on his DD (when it was his DD) and he said he didn't really notice more tire wear then before he welded it, just noticed it when we was in the parking lot of the mall...
SVT

 

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

I ran my 44 and 9 both welded i liked it i liked it enough to get full spools for the 60 and 14 bolt im running. kind of a pain in the but in tight parking but i always just parked where it was easy to fit.

 

[Bennybooster]

Well Ill try it out, gunna test drive in about 3 hours

 

[MountainMike]

How did it go?

 

[Bennybooster]

Im not gunna get it, he was about 300 too high and he didnt have any starter fluid to get it going, Im on the hunt for an explorer.

 

[Maverick]

Buy my 79 Bronco

 

[Bennybooster]

naw, too much work, I found an engine I might get, waiting for a reply

 

[Maverick]

Too much work? It runs and drives, has a new motor and bunch of other stuff... does need some bodywork though.

 

[Bennybooster]

I was gunna swap bodies, but right now I really need my truck, I found a 3.0 at a junkyard in Washignton, If I get it I could have it in in one saturday

 

[Chris.S.]

Im not gunna get it, he was about 300 too high and he didnt have any starter fluid to get it going, Im on the hunt for an explorer.

Never a good sign if it needs starting fluid to fire...