Going with 35's - Heard I need C Gussets??
JK Enthusiast
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It is true. The end forgings on the JK front axles or, "C's" are really weak and will bend with anything other than stock wheels/tires. Running 35's even around town will eventually cause the C's to bend and that will give you camber that cannot be corrected or, at least, very easily. C gussetts will help prevent this from happening.
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JK Newbie
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If you have the Dana 30 in front, it will bend going to the grocery store with 35's. If its a Dana 44 your good for light wheeling as is. Hope that helps....
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actually, there is no dana 35 front, only dana 30 and the dana 44 has the exact same c's and even tubes as a dana 30. it will bend just the same.
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It is true. The end forgings on the JK front axles or, "C's" are really weak and will bend with anything other than stock wheels/tires. Running 35's even around town will eventually cause the C's to bend and that will give you camber that cannot be corrected or, at least, very easily. C gussetts will help prevent this from happening.
JK Newbie
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D30
no problems yet 35's and D30....although they only measure about 33.75 (BFG MT's)I think many more folks run them without anything especially if it's mostly a daily driver.
you'll definitely want the AEV Procal too.......shifts alot better(smoother) and turns off the TPMS light too
you'll definitely want the AEV Procal too.......shifts alot better(smoother) and turns off the TPMS light too
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I have been thinking of this insurance. I drive mine as a daily driver but when hitting some pavement seams with the 35's, I could see it as being a decent amount of stress.
I have welding experience and have wondered is the process of welding the gussets on does not introduce some of it's own weaknesses.
Anyone have input/experience?
Mandor6863
I have welding experience and have wondered is the process of welding the gussets on does not introduce some of it's own weaknesses.
Anyone have input/experience?
Mandor6863
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