The 17-1/2" wide center case is CNC laser cut, formed, robot welded and has a CNC machined center out of .188 4130 chrome-moly steel. Housing fill sleeve and drain plug boss are factory welded in the center case. The 17-1/2" width allows the suspension brackets to be welded to the axle tubes as narrow as 22" outside width with a centered pinion. The center case has internal axle tube gussets for added rigidity and axle tube stability. Axle tubes are made of 3x.250" 4130 tubing. This housing when complete, will be 2-3 times stronger and lighter than a stock 9" housing outfitted the same. The 3/8-24" 12-point 3rd member studs thread into the housing face from the inside, these will not fall out like the OEM press-in studs do when changing the 3rd member. This weld-up kit will make a housing 61" wide with 1" of pinion offset to the passenger side.
Includes: Factory-welded center section with axle tubes installed; housing fill cap; magnetic drain plug with copper gasket; 12-point third-member studs; aircraft washers and locknuts.
Options:Tapered reinforcement back braces; choice of housing ends; and housing vent.