Axles options for swap and non engine swaps

[KTMspeedFreak]

Hey all, some of you know i’m currently working on an engine swap for my 800cc (non brand). For argument sake it’s identical to the older (2006) sand viper in parts.

For those who have done an engine swap I could really use your help are you using whole donor vehicle axles or are you cutting and  connecting the donor vehicle  axles to the Joyner axles via sleeves? 

If I use the donor vehicle axles they would be stronger but then I’m having to replace hubs, bearing and probably knuckles brakes etc. So i’m considering welding the donors to the joyner’s so I do not have to replace everything, but i’m not sure if they would be strong enough.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

 

[lowgear52]

Yes you can weld the axles together, just make sure you use DOM tubing. The fit must be tight and when you weld them together only use rosett style welds. Also preheat the pieces to at least 350 degrees, use a temp crayon it will get you close.  You should also use a good jig to hold it in place and wait for it to cool down before removal. Then find a shop that has done it before to temper it. One more thing make sure the ends of the axles aleast meet in the middle or better yet over lap.

 

[Travis]

If you personally cant weld them any machine or fabrication shop should be able too weld them

[KTMspeedFreak]

5 hours ago, lowgear52 said:

Yes you can weld the axles together, just make sure you use DOM tubing. The fit must be tight and when you weld them together only use rosett style welds. Also preheat the pieces to at least 350 degrees, use a temp crayon it will get you close.  You should also use a good jig to hold it in place and wait for it to cool down before removal. Then find a shop that has done it before to temper it. One more thing make sure the ends of the axles aleast meet in the middle or better yet over lap.

 

Are the joyner axles the same diameter of some donor car axles? My concern was they wouldn’t be the same. Also what do you mean by “overlapping” them?

I am very comfortable mig welding and pre heating, i’m hoping tig wouldn’t be necessary...