help! should i weld flip kit mounts?

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tatersalid

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im installing a mcg's 2/4.5 drop tomarrow and want to know if i should weld the flip kit mounts to the axle. ive heard its the best idea to weld them but i just wanna make sure.
 

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YES you should. My buddy procastonated on doing his cause he was so busy with his job, and while pulling out into the highway his axle turned up on him. Luckily he was able to limp it to a shop and get them welded.
 

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Absolutely! Just did mine and its a must!
 

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Yes. I learned the hard way unfortunately



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Just in case you didnt hear the 4 people above me, YES, weld those perches.
 

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Just in case you didnt hear the 4 people above me, YES, weld those perches.

Thats the reason my pinion bearing has also failed and just ordered a new set of gears and install kit from moe's last night :waytogo:
 

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Ooo! Here's another tough earned YES.
Shot my pinion up, snapped the pinion yoke, oh what a mess!
 

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I'll add another yes to the group lol
 

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