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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Hi guys. I'm starting to learn all about axle reinforcement but am still confused about some stuff. I have a rubi with the D44s and I want to know how to best reinforce my axles. I enjoy going fast through the desert and going fast means occasionally running over stuff at high speeds. I just don't want to have to worry about things breaking when I do hit the occasional rock. I do crawl a little too so I want reinforcement there as well. What usually is in danger of breaking? What's most important when building an axle?
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Well most say c gussets and sleeves but that's more for running bigger tires from what I hear but I think it would still help, it almost sounds like u need a HD diff cover so u dont smash it on a rock I also hear there's kits to raise ur steering parts up higher so they arnt in the way of rocks and other obstacles haven't looked into that so not sure how it works or would perform.

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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepfreakjk
Well most say c gussets and sleeves but that's more for running bigger tires from what I hear but I think it would still help, it almost sounds like u need a HD diff cover so u dont smash it on a rock I also hear there's kits to raise ur steering parts up higher so they arnt in the way of rocks and other obstacles haven't looked into that so not sure how it works or would perform.
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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The living room set won't do anything to strengthen the axle.......
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Firelyle
The living room set won't do anything to strengthen the axle.......
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Hahaha I don't know how that got in there hahah
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Well your first problem is there's a living room in your axle.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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I thought something looked wrong with his axle. I didn't wanna be the first one to point it out and look like a fool.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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at least on harder hits, your axle will have plenty of 'cushion'
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