Chunks
Your worst worry with a welded rear is that , upon failure , Chunks of what used to be your sides and spiders can become lodged in your ring and pinion , taking them out with 'em. For the price of a spool , I'd go that route instead
Been over on Pirate for about 5 years , Check'n out this forum , as I lived in Hurricane , and then Ogden while going to school. Utah has some great wheelin , I'll have to get back soon(just to visit:D )