Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, ATV's and Golf Carts - '98 Suzuki King Quad 4X4

Have a broken axel on right rear. Is it practical to weld this or should I replace? Is this a project that I could handle without too much difficulty?
This is my first visit and I come humbly asking for help. It will be greatly appreciated! :)

Hi! I am sorry you broke your truck. But, I am glad you are looking here for help and I hope we can help you. I am not sure what part of you axel you are talking about. But, if you broke the axel shaft on the inside of the tube it will have to be replaced. If you broke the tube it might be able to be welded, but it might not. How bad is it broke and what part of the axel is broke?

In the event I did not make it clear, this is a '98 Suzuki King Quad 4x4 ATV.
The right rear axel (approximately 1 and 1/2 in in diameter) is broken about three inches from the hub. This portion has no cover, whereas the end near the transmission gear box has a flexible rubber boot cover. Any help appreciated. :)

All is well! After one mechanic quoted me a figure of $400 to remove the axel and replace a new one, I began to seek a less expensive way to fix my '98 Suzuki King Quad ATV. Today I got the problem solved. I took it to a mechanic that I have known for years. Upon on inspecting the axel he stated that he thought he could weld the axel without me unloading it from my pick-up. We let the tail gate down, put some material down to protect it from sparks, rolled the 4 wheeler back on the tail gate -lifted the 4 wheeler up on some wooden blocks so both wheels would turn. The mechanic then
welded the axel, slowly turning and welding, turning and welding. He ground the weld and then welded some "stitches" parallel with the axel across the
weld. Runs and pulls great! Cost $25.00. Thought this might help someone some time. Thanks for letting me vent my frustrations. :) :)

that will work, but you have to have a wobble now cuz its not true and can you get the axle off if needed to

Was the axle broken off or just cracked? It would be pretty hard to weld the axle back on and still have it run true. But for $25 and you say it runs good, (without wobble?) then you made out pretty good. Enjoy your quad :)

in case anyone who reads this and was confused as i was, Suzuki King Quads have independent front and rear suspension. what you were calling an axle would describe it but the correct "name" would be axle shaft since it is not a solid or straight axle.