Lincoln Locker - Weld Front Dana 44 IFS 87 Bronco

[entity-unknown]

It's time to service the front diff. I want to weld it up but I have to remove everything so I can't weld it in place i.e. I can't have the existing alignment.

I imagine I should be able to set it up on the bench with the axle shafts in place to support the setup but I guess that's as best as I can figure so why not ask and maybe find someone that has done it.
I've searched but I'm only finding welding it in place applications, not the D44 IFS specific setup where it has to be removed and benched for welding. 

Any advice/thoughts are appreciated /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The only thing I ask is don't tell say how it's a bad idea. I'm going to run with one manual hub locked WHEN I engage 4x4 which is almost never but will be fun off in the desert. Still it will only ever be one unless I'm stuck and then I'll **** it up, step out, and lock the other but only to get me unstuck. Then at least 1 will be unlocked and/or I'm out of 4x4 all together. I know what I'm going for, I just need advice on how to get it done successfully and keep things aligned.
 

 

[entity-unknown]

It will probably help to say I have a 250A TIG/Stick welder and something tells me I'm stickin this one but TIG tacks might be wise. 

 

[Rons beast]

What do you primarily use the truck for?  If you remove the diff/ axle for any reason it would be prudent to have it professionally realigned unless you are using it off road only.  Then you could do the poor mans  toe set and move on.

I see no advantage to welding the diff... other than having the satisfaction that you have a welded diff.

 

[Skitter302]

I don't really have any suggestions to how to uninstall and reinstall the diff as I had mine done professionally. I do like the idea of the welded diff. I had one in my Muscle car I sold. Welding the diff kept the car much more predictable though it did skip the tires in turns and in reverse I did have to give it extra gas. For off-road use the welded diff is a great option.