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Jeep Rubicon axles modified to fit. Mig and Tig welding basics.

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If you have a welder and are into custom cars, trucks, or Jeeps this is a project that you will most likely tackle at some point in time. A friend is swapping Jeep Gladiator Rubicon axles into his Jeep JL sport and had tacked in all of his bracketry where he wanted. All I had to do was finish weld everything in order to finish the job. Follow along as I show my process and give a few welding and fabrication tricks along the way.
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@cadilakisrodcustom Месяц назад

You're like the Bob Ross of axle building. 😂

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I get that a lot..

@cadilakisrodcustom Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed it's refreshing

@jfs6545 Месяц назад

Dave, I am stoked on this channel. You have done a lot of gigs and I am happy to see the channel gaining momentum. As a PNW guy, I like knowing you are running around these mountains on bikes and 4x4;s.

@ECS46987 Месяц назад

Watching Dave weld is like therapy. Welding school is in.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I’m glad people are watching! I wasn’t sure if it would be too boring

@BlindBatG34 Месяц назад

I’m not an off road guy, but I always watched DED for the technical content. Getting full episodes of fab and tech tips is amazing.

@chucknanopoulos7227 Месяц назад

The most casual and relaxed I've ever seen you Great video man

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks! Yeah. It was a chill project. Sometimes you need those

@RobertL78 Месяц назад

I tried watching this video last night after a long day and kept nodding off.

@dennisrussell653 Месяц назад

Checked you out after I seen the episodes on VGG. You are a very talented welder and I will be glad to subscribe and watch more of your talents at work... good stuff!!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right on ! Welcome in

@button-puncher Месяц назад

Glad to see Dave getting more exposure. The dude's fabrication skills are amazing.

@br549200 Месяц назад

Dave’s welding shop class!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Welcome in

@kristoferjohnson5967 Месяц назад

Appreciate the flip-flop shop vibes

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Too hot for shoes right now

@jimmyvalhalla1939 Месяц назад

I did some farm type welding a couple months ago in flip flops. Poor idea.

@junkyardjunkie7192 Месяц назад

Been welding stuff like this for years this is good info most of us either had to learn by screwing stuff up or we were lucky to have an old timer coach us that learned the previously mentioned hard way

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

True! I’m that old timer now

@junkyardjunkie7192 Месяц назад

Me too brother

@user-op2uf4dw3u Месяц назад

I get enthralled on your projects! Plus I’m a lefty too and watch how you work around your welds vs the right handed guys.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right on, glad you’re enjoying the channel

@neversaydie9210 Месяц назад

Great video Dave. Your suggestions and anecdotes are difficult to find else where and are extremely valuable. Thanks for taking the time to educate guys like me!

@papatomsthoughts Месяц назад

Dave, you do an awesome job explaining welding settings and techniques. Great job. 😊😊😊😊😊

@richwood8650 Месяц назад

I think I'm back on track! I got a notification and everything. Hey Dave! Now after watching, I must say another fine job. You talked about it and got it done. 👍🏼

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Fantastic!

@chas8008 Месяц назад

I love the way you just knock out the welding, and explain as you go. very nice and family friendly

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@brianmoffat6672 Месяц назад

From an electrical standpoint point the electricity will take the path of least resistance which is all the paths at the same time. Because there is a gap in bearings it is more likely that 99% do the electrons will flow through the rest of the pumpkin. I imagine it would be super hard to smoke a bearing. A quality ground is way more important than where you place it in this case.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Good insight

@b-lopez394 Месяц назад

Dave, Thanks for sharing the axles fabrication tutorial👍. Awesome work. Loved how you lift the axle from the D50. As the old saying goes, Work smarter not harder.

@tylert5872 Месяц назад

Just got done welding my jeep axles. Wish I would have watched this 1st...had to just learn on my own the old fashioned way..

@85Crawler Месяц назад

Love the combo mig/tig welding video, a lot of helpful tips your sharing about the process of getting everything done right! Great job buddy

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks dude. Looked like Colorado was fun

@85Crawler Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed definitely a trip I won’t soon forget, 400 miles of dirt/gravel roads and wheelin in between on trails…camping with good people, that’s my Jam!

@earlarthur9378 Месяц назад

"Let's see if I can get it into the bed of the truck without hurting myself", says the guy LITERALLY wearing flip flops... LOL

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Got to wear them while I can. Winter is just around the corner

@AK-DIRECT907 Месяц назад

Dave, Your Channel is one that I've kept subscribed to. Others have been moving away from their original content. Keep it going. Fabing,4wheeling and mountain biking.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

That’s what I’m here for too

@larrynason8716 Месяц назад

I'm a recently retired auto body tech. About the only thing I really miss about the trade is mig welding. Most of my welding was like 22 gauge sheetmetal. Quite challenging.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

That can be tricky. But I’m still better at it than tig. I can’t make tig and thin sheet metal work right

@larrynason8716 Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed My favorite is still gas welding and gas brazing. Larger stuff got stick welded. Gas is how we did it early in my career. Later it was all done with mig. and more recently silicon brass and wire feed aluminum. Unfortunately I have VERY limited experience with tig. As I said gas welding is still my favorite, it feels more hands on and personal somehow. Also as they say "a man likes to do what he is good at".

@Damage_Incorporated. Месяц назад

A pleasure as always, sir.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks for the continued support

@rediron44 Месяц назад

Nice fab work. Always fun seeing the fabrication gettin done.

@user-my9fm5xy9o Месяц назад

Givin' that little Dodge a workout.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Yep! It’s a good lil runaround

@dank3944 Месяц назад

For welding supplies. I went to get a 50 pound can of esab 7018. The welding supply shop talked me into trying executive rod. I think it's made in Mexico. It is fantastic rod. And about 1/3 the price of esab. Don't be afraid to try some of the executive supplies.

@skidroseracing Месяц назад

I definitely need to try that filler rod, and the wd40 trick for mig spatter. Good stuff!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

That filler rod is amazing

@imcmcguiness5110 Месяц назад

Thank you Davo. I asked for welding tutorials, and you provided. Love it. Thank you fine Sir. Keep it coming

@rafaelvazquez7465 Месяц назад

My buddy is talking me into helping axle swap his xj as I watch this

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I don’t doubt it!

@benjones3329 Месяц назад

I’ll be buying shirts as soon as they drop, can’t wait.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Much appreciated!

@MNHOCKEY1350 Месяц назад

I always look forward to seeing your weekly videos!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks for the support

@longtalltexanrc3358 Месяц назад

I love your videos Dave. It reminds me so much of hanging out with my older brother. Great stuff.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right on. He sounds like a cool dude

@longtalltexanrc3358 Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed he was

@seans.youtube Месяц назад

love the sound of a well set-up mig🐝

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Same here . It was on point today

@hedrives Месяц назад

Love seeing a new TDhS video drop.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right on. Sorry it was a few hours late. It was a ton of work

@hedrives Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshedBrother, no need to apologize. Appreciate all you do.

@Hickeyjones Месяц назад

Washington Alloy is the worst wire I’ve ever used. Great video sir. The sound quality while you’re welding with hood down is great!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I’m just glad someone else agrees that W.A wire is junk

@Hickeyjones Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshedI bought a new 44 lbs roll of it a few years ago and suddenly had several problems with welds cracking almost immediately. I used less than ten feet of that roll and tossed it in the garbage. I’ve used a lot of Hobart and like it, but I’ve got a new 44lbs roll from my welding supply (Norco) that seems pretty good. I’ll find the name tomorrow and share it.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

This is all good information to share

@johnnnyyuma Месяц назад

I got a welder and I’m into cars! I’m just missing the friends part 😂

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I’m sure that’s not the case

@cadilakisrodcustom Месяц назад

😂 same bro, same

@saturnfivehynrgrc581 Месяц назад

Good stuff Dave, have a good weekend.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

You too. Thanks

@suzu9404 Месяц назад

Looking forward to the shirts!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right on. It’s gonna be fun seeing people with them

@littlelifters7543 Месяц назад

Your mig welding is on point sir.

@RDCM1008 Месяц назад

Thanks for the myth busting and missile wire tip. Very appreciated.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

No sweat

@AndyAwkward Месяц назад

This show was perfect timing Dave just made a Jetski trailer. Thanks for the welding tips….. 👌🏼👍🏼

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right oh. Glad you got something out of it

@leemen Месяц назад

Loved the wd40 trick.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Don’t use too much

@leemen Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed noted. Thanks!

@metalmangle Месяц назад

I have so much to learn with Tig. Great looking welds, you make it look super easy.

@only1dat Месяц назад

Cheers, I'm going to try the WD for splatter sticking.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

It’s good, but don’t over do it

@brettfarres Месяц назад

Now when you say we are betting at welding, I assume you mean blowing holes in everything 🤣 Another great video Dave keep it rad!

@dogpotter Месяц назад

I really enjoy watching you fabricate and weld thank you

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed the video

@lifewithdogs7572 Месяц назад

Dave, I love the safety footwear. I cannot judge since I was remodeling my bathroom this past weekend, bare foot. So SAFETY!!! 🤣😂

@christopherthompson4359 Месяц назад

Love watching videos like this. Educational and kinda soothing. Maybe I'm wierd but I like the sound of welding.

@fathertime6177 Месяц назад

always a pleasure to watch you do your thing and too learn every time

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed this one

@kenfrazier616 Месяц назад

what a good job excellently done

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thank you

@kenfrazier616 Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed anytime glad I found your channel

@budke42 Месяц назад

Reminds me of stick welding the artec truss/swap kit on an 8.8 to swap in my old TJ. 7018 rod on an old Lincoln tombstone machine

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Getting it done

@JSmithLM7 Месяц назад

Dave, would be really cool if you did welding tutorial series!

@terminalpsychosis8022 Месяц назад

Watching welding is like mediation. I guess doing it too. Seems many are almost, kinda addicted to it.

@JeepXJ01 Месяц назад

Good stuff. I’m actually upgrading my front 44 with brackets a coilovers on my xj. I dig the every day guy approach

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right on. Get after it

@tylertkelley6779 Месяц назад

Was always a Hobart guy, did not know that was Miller; once again shows how little I know. But Miller does alot for education so that is very cool! Really good, and cool project learned a ton. Made in...wait for it---China!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Yeah. Hobart is the sort of lower line of Miller. Really good products for the money. Main difference is that Hobart machines have stops on the voltage settings where miller is fine tunable

@tylertkelley6779 Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed Cool.

@adamvolwiler7336 Месяц назад

Great stuff like always.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thank you!

@jackkrinkov9273 Месяц назад

As a former axle buider/ fabricator I declare this episode as…RAD!!!

@bobbolieu9013 Месяц назад

Great video. It's fun watching you weld. You keep it simple and real. Plus, your welds look sharp.

@justincroom8961 Месяц назад

I am STOKED‼️🤘 can't wait to rock some DirtHead merch‼️🤘👍

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Coming soon!

@Tophershawn_ Месяц назад

Love the videos 🤙🏼 hope to see some much merch soon!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks! Yes, soon

@mikepoint4717 Месяц назад

Your welding skills are fantastic, great video and man I love that old 2 door in the background. She’s a beauty . Cheers 🇨🇦

@DragonsFireMetalWorx Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing the how-to's Dave! Hoping your merch can be mailed to PO boxes I'm in Canada and it's a huge bummer when I can't support my favorite people on YT when a shirt hits 80 bucks Cdn due to fees etc.

@matthewschneider2089 Месяц назад

Dude!! Great video!!! D50 looking good!!!✌️

@shanewright6958 Месяц назад

The Axle is looking good 👍👍

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thank you

@brucejohnson6398 Месяц назад

Great vid Dave. Enjoyed thoroughly. G'day from Oz.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@mh-qq2hj Месяц назад

I hear you on the welding shop trying to sell you cheap wire. Our local shop always tries to hand me radnor or something like that first. Then I have to convince them I think it’s cool to pay extra for Lincoln. I think they make a lot more on the cheap stuff but it’s not like I’m buying a car. Lol

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Exactly

@buliTnotBot Месяц назад

Thanks for the video! I’m going to have some done similarly soon for a project.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Right on!

@OjaiBonsai Месяц назад

I just got a welder for $100 it’s on. Thanks for the great videos

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Take your time and practice

@bgee461 Месяц назад

Great video, love that you crank out content while woking a job... im sure that's challenging, but the effort you put in should pay off

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I hope so! If the merchandise does well it will be great

@Andy_C_aka_Cliff_McCrawl Месяц назад

Heck yeah, merch drop! 🔥👊🇺🇸

@sculptor6167 Месяц назад

I always love watching you weld up axle stuff...but Please, wear gloves! I know that the sparks aren't too bad if your welder is set up right, but the UV light coming off those welds is going to really mess up your skin...you protect your eye, protect your skin too! Keep up the Great Work! I love the D50! My older sister had a black and gold one!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Copy that. I am enjoying the D50 as well

@chicken_whisperer8959 Месяц назад

Love the tutorials Dave. Helps with my welding. I need lots of help 😂

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glat you’re able to get something from the videos

@josephwiess2877 Месяц назад

I have two grooves in my old bench grinder from sharpening tungsten with a drill. Upgraded to the sharpie/milwaukee setup, much nicer

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I’m not sure why sharpening tungsten was such a chore back in the day

@brandonbennett6708 Месяц назад

More cool stuff Dave! 😎

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed this one

@jakeofallterrains9048 Месяц назад

You've got me wanting to weld something, hell anything! 🦾

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Fix the safety chains on the trailer. You know they are sketchy

@jasonscharf97tj Месяц назад

You make it look easy man ! I need to get a welder I'll probably burn my shed down 😂

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Do it! (Not the burning down part)

@drsusa4874 Месяц назад

Ive never seen arcing during welding but i have had it happen a few times using a EDM machine having a .002/.003 gap in a fixture will create arc situation like that to the point were the part had to be scrapped.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I could see that

@yermoffroad Месяц назад

Blue demon to send ya some spools of their stuff. I've have had great luck with their stuff

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I have heard it’s good as well

@kburd9782 Месяц назад

A wise man once said. If you want friends get a: tailer, welder, a lift and land.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Yep! That’ll do it

@PROXIMO22 Месяц назад

this makes me happy

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

That’s good!! I was hoping the video wouldn’t be too boring

@jonhill9564 Месяц назад

Support

@stepheninge2173 Месяц назад

Excellent video. I learned a lot.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glad you got something from it!

@EngiTrek Месяц назад

Have you tried a tungsten grinder? I have an inexpensive one that attaches to a grinder. The ones with the adjustable electrode angles are awesome as they allow you to drastically change the focus of the arc. Using a numerically large angle like 60° and a big cup enables you to really get into those deep areas. Looks great and can’t wait for tee shirts!

@ddeter888 Месяц назад

Looking forward to getting some merch! I noticed the audio was quite good on this vid

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks. Same mics, but they work better with this new camera than with a GoPro

@shawnwalker2599 Месяц назад

Mad skills Dave. Very cool video, makes me wish I could weld.

@andrewcaetano7765 Месяц назад

I’m gonna need to see a welding challenge between you and Finnegan lol

@Kyle-ev4fk Месяц назад

Awesome video! So I can tack stuff together with a FLUX machine and then have someone else burn it in with a MIG welder without contaminating the welds? How come you didn't weld the CAD to the axle tubes? Every video is entertaining and educational great job!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

You can totally stick weld and hand it off.

@Gtv6Racer Месяц назад

TIG in a t-shirt is a great way to sunburn the insides of your forearms which is incredibly painful.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

It sure is

@KevinCovert Месяц назад

Dave thank you for continuing to create this awesome content. Can I ask a simple question? What PSI do you run your shop air at? My compressor runs at 175psi and I'm just feeding that into my shop. So I guess two questions. 1. what PSI do you recommend for shop air and 2. do you think air dryer/cleaner is critical for plasma cutting?

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

175 is pretty high. My compressor is preset, so I don’t know what it is exactly, but 125-140 is about perfect. A water separator/ dryer is a good idea. I use to run one of those $30 harbor freight ones on my old plasma, but i just have a little inline filter that the me plasma came with now

@davidshevlin5735 Месяц назад

Great video as always

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@scottr9900 Месяц назад

Big dang truss!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Yep. Fits well

@wayneb7190 Месяц назад

Nice video as always. Did i hear shirts, awesome cant wait.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Thanks! Coming soon

@HardwayRanch Месяц назад

Amazing lessons - thanks!

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed the video

@chrismarostica1177 Месяц назад

Yep.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

Yeah dude!

@firstwordcar Месяц назад

Just shows there’s more than one way to skin a cat 😅 I’ve always preheated and post heated then wrapped in a welding blanket to cool down when it comes to the center section. I MIG only though. Sometimes I’ve had the welds crack on cool down too if I don’t post heat. You seem to have no issue at all haha

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

I have had that problem before too. Was just chasing cracks, but I forget what it was on

@tackettshoh Месяц назад

Awesome work Dave. I’ve never tried the wd-40 trick. I’m always afraid of contamination.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

It’s just like anti spatter spray but lighter

@klav07 Месяц назад

Some really good tips here. The wd40 doesnt affect where youre welding directly? does it sort of just burn through it but the splatter cant. A starter series on how to weld with a basic mig setup would be awesome as a resource.

@thedirtheadshed Месяц назад

It burns through. Its main ingredient is fish oil. Which is what anti spatter spray from the welding shop is as well

@klav07 Месяц назад

@@thedirtheadshed Mind blown!