Welding axle brackets

[landruster]

One of the brackets on my rear axle needs replacing. Brackets are available, but are any special precautions needed i.e. should I drain it first?

Axle is on a range rover.

[carat 3.6]

You should be ok without draining the oil, just make sure the breather is clear.

[kevins]

You will need a high current, axle tubes are suprisingly thick.

[stealthstylz]

Axle needs to be complete, shafts in etc.

[landruster]

Cheers for the advice welder goes up to 160amp so will max it out