Truss VS gusset question.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: East Meadow, NY
Yes a proper truss would go from end to end and over the differential. It is nearly impossible to truss a factory JK front axle due to all the links it has and clearance on the up travel. Several other companies sell a bracket they call a truss for the rear that just goes over the differential, these are actually a bridge to allow for more options on link mount and really do nothing to increase the strength of the axle.
JK Jedi
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Southwest Reno, NV
YEs, they may be the best bet to prevent the breaking of the housing which occurs under the track bar mount on the passenger side. Again I really think people are making a bigger deal about breaking the axle then they should be.
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Colorado
Pardon me for butting in, but as a veteran of the wet pasta JK front axle dilemma had I to do it again I wouldn't invest a dime in the stock housing. I originally started building my '09 JKUR in May of that year. There weren't the options available at that time to truss, etc, so I sleeved and gusseted the POS. Offset housings weren't available short of special order either, so to get rid of front driveline vibes I added lockout hubs. A pricey but effective mod. In the end the thing bent anyway and I replaced it with an aftermarket housing. Save your money, get a PR44, etc and be happy.