Rear End Swap 7-1/4" to 8-1/4"
Here are a couple shots showing a factory weld versus an aftermarket weld. It's not as pretty as the factory one but it does not have any burn holes in it and looks like it made good penetration. There is quite a bit more metal on the new weld than the old one. There was also quite a bit of weight added after repair to balance it. This shaft did not have any factory weights on it. Perhaps all the extra metal in the weld necessitated some balance weight or maybe the factory did not balance the shaft with the front yoke installed.
Here are a couple shots showing a factory weld versus an aftermarket weld. It's not as pretty as the factory one but it does not have any burn holes in it and looks like it made good penetration. There is quite a bit more metal on the new weld than the old one. There was also quite a bit of weight added after repair to balance it. This shaft did not have any factory weights on it. Perhaps all the extra metal in the weld necessitated some balance weight or maybe the factory did not balance the shaft with the front yoke installed.
