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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
I have a friend that can make you some and weld them on. Probably stronger and cheaper than ordering them and hunting someone that knows how to weld on the axle without damaging other parts.
Now that sounds like a plan....Finding a welder would be my problem...Thanks...
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
Most 35s don't measure out to 35" exact. Usually between 33.6" - 34.5" is how tall they are depending on type and manufacturer. If you don't have a Rubi, aka D30 front, gussets are highly recommended to keep from bending your axle C's or tubes. You'll also need between 2.5" - 3.0" of lift to clear 35s and/or trim fenders.
What about the driveshaft though? do those hold up well with 35"'s, or is it best to swap those out? I just know it puts some stress on the drivetrain and was just curious what is best to swap out
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-Dirt
What about the driveshaft though? do those hold up well with 35"'s, or is it best to swap those out? I just know it puts some stress on the drivetrain and was just curious what is best to swap out
Driveshafts aren't affected so much by the size of the tires as it is the lift that hurts them - in specific, the pinion angles. This is more so on 2-door models with the shorter wheelbase than on the 4-door models. If you have a 3" or taller lift (or for that matter, a lift that nets you 3" or more), then driveshafts should definitely be on your list for the upcoming mods.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Coondog33

Now that sounds like a plan....Finding a welder would be my problem...Thanks...
No problem , I will pm you his info and I'll ask him how long it will take when I see him tomorrow
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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If Painkiller's connection doesn't work out let me know. I did Jason's.
Thanks guys..
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyB

If Painkiller's connection doesn't work out let me know. I did Jason's.
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I really appreciate it too!

Johnny and Duane also help me with my axle sleeves.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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I'm going to try and install my tire carrier tomorrow night, if anyone wants to hang out and B.S. I wouldn't turn away the company
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by interceptor_1972
If you don't have a Rubi, aka D30 front, gussets are highly recommended to keep from bending your axle C's or tubes. You'll also need between 2.5" - 3.0" of lift to clear 35s and/or trim fenders.
Even the D44 (Rubicon) front axle has the exact same sized Cs as the D30 (X,Sport, Sahara) front axle. So, Rubicon or not, all JKs with 35s or larger should look at gussets.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
With all this talk about gussets I think I will purchase a set when I get my tires. I think what pushed me over was Manoj's saying, "It is better to pay cheap insurance then expensive repairs."
I'll help you install them, I know a good welder

I do, also, completely agree on the cheap insurance statement. For $120 (ish) I purchased the Teraflex sleeves and gussets... thats a whole heck of a lot cheaper than replacing a front axle housing.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
I'll take that help and I'll need the phone number to the welder.
...oh... if your planning on doing sleeves, I know somebody who is good at drilling. He only broke 2 of my caribe bits drilling my axle
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