Welding 14BFF

[chosen1]

Good Morning from Cudahy Wisconsin. I recently saw a feature on making a 14BFF a locker, By welding the spider gears in 4 spots. Has any one tried this? How durable is it? Will it handle similar to my Jeep CJ7 with a Lockrite in the rear on the road? It sounds like a very good idea. I'm just looking for some feedback. Thanks for your time!!! chosen1

 

[mudhog]

if you do a search on this you will find that lots of people on this bord have welded diffs and they do work good as with anything there are pros and cons /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

 

[tRustyK5]

I welded my 14 bolt FF in Dec 2000. My Jimmy is a daily driver.

Pro's...almost $0 investment, great off road traction
Con's...rear tire wear increased, tight parking spots can be a PITA.

I have a spare set of spiders so I can always go back to running it open, or buy a Detroit eventually. My options are open because the carrier itself isn't welded.

Overall I hardly notice it anymore, but it does take some getting used to. More steering input is required in any turn...but it is very predictable.

rene

 

[muddin4fun]

That's how mine is welded. It doesn't lock and unlock so it's a little more predictable than a locker. There is a little more tire wear and people look at you funny in the parking lots when you are turning and your tires chirp, but I like it /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

You get some understeer, but you get used to it. If you tow alot of weight with it often, I wouldn't recomend it though.

 

[mudhog]

i have a detroit in mine and i agree it is fun sometims to make the tires chirp when turning when people are around lol /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

 

[BlazerBoy]

http://coloradok5.com/welded14bolt.shtml