35's and C-Gussets - How Much Are They Needed?
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35s and the 3.21?? Hmmm, would be saving for gears. I'm on 35s and have the stock 4.10s, they are ok. That being said I'm sure a gear change will be in order for me as the jeep seems gutless when running hills on the highway. Around town isn't too bad. And reverse, don't get me started on that gear with 35s, just plain sucks backing up any grade, let alone trying to do it with the trailer I use it with sometimes.
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Should've installed these (PureJeep) before I ever hit the dirt. Haven't checked my camber, but no funny tire wear. Got new ball joints installed too. They were installed at about 75k. 50k miles on 32s, 25k miles on 35s.
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Done tons of them, there is no gussett better than another personally I'll take one that encompasses the c versus a thin strip....
As far as are they needed its hit or miss like others have suggested its cheap insurance better to have and not need then need and not have...
I won't beat on my jeep without em....c-gussets, sleeves and ball joints are one of the first things I've done on my last 3 jk's.
They can be welded with ball joints in and no damage I do the. This way all the time...the up sell to do ball joints is a simple one since your there already.... makes more sense to swap em for the shop and to make money....on the flip side stock ball joints do not like bigger tires and are prone to failure sooner than later....
I weld em up all the time with no damage to ball joints but I'd definently look at doing ball joints down the road....
As far as are they needed its hit or miss like others have suggested its cheap insurance better to have and not need then need and not have...
I won't beat on my jeep without em....c-gussets, sleeves and ball joints are one of the first things I've done on my last 3 jk's.
They can be welded with ball joints in and no damage I do the. This way all the time...the up sell to do ball joints is a simple one since your there already.... makes more sense to swap em for the shop and to make money....on the flip side stock ball joints do not like bigger tires and are prone to failure sooner than later....
I weld em up all the time with no damage to ball joints but I'd definently look at doing ball joints down the road....
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Northridge 4x4 is offering a package thay gets you the Evo 44 mag axle tube reinforcents (weld in), their C2 gussets and the LCA skids at a pretty dang good price. Everyone has already mentioned some very good info. I run 35's on my D30 and rear D44 without anything extra on them, so far Im not smiling. I dont run off road too often so I would say 85% on-road driving. I would like to add gussets and such because they are good insurance. My $.02
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Thanks guys, I will definitely be looking into this and doing the upgrades ASAP. Unfortunately in NY, it's harder to find people who know what the hell they're doing when it comes to this stuff because Jeep modifications aren't as common around here. As much as I'd love to do the ball joints at the same time, too many mods recently has severely depleted my budget lol so I'll be saving for them down the road. I think they'll be okay for a little while, the Jeep only has 11,000 miles and so far mostly on road driving and no real additional stress on them
Thanks again for the input!
Thanks again for the input!
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Thanks guys, I will definitely be looking into this and doing the upgrades ASAP. Unfortunately in NY, it's harder to find people who know what the hell they're doing when it comes to this stuff because Jeep modifications aren't as common around here. As much as I'd love to do the ball joints at the same time, too many mods recently has severely depleted my budget lol so I'll be saving for them down the road. I think they'll be okay for a little while, the Jeep only has 11,000 miles and so far mostly on road driving and no real additional stress on them
Thanks again for the input!
Thanks again for the input!
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We always suggest and install C gussets on factory axles.
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Well after long back n forth battles with my Dana 30, I will be installing the 44 mag sleeves and the C2 package along with the Artec truss. Overkill??? Maybe.. But it will be one strong bastard!