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Teraflex Knuckle Gusset Question

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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 09:50 AM
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I am installing Teraflex knuckle gussets this weekend. For those of you that have installed these gussets, was it necessary to remove the coil springs?

I am running 2.5in TF coils.
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 03:36 PM
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I put a set of those in before. I did not remove the springs. Some areas were tight to get into but still able to. I should add, I did not removed the ball joints either, just keep moved around and let the area cool when working closer to the ball joint area.
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoopskier
I put a set of those in before. I did not remove the springs. Some areas were tight to get into but still able to. I should add, I did not removed the ball joints either, just keep moved around and let the area cool when working closer to the ball joint area.
I appreciate your input, thanks. I am replacing the ball joints so no worries there. I mainly don't want to have to loosen all the control arms, pull the springs, and re-torque everything if I don't have to. I remember hating that process when I did the lift.
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 08:01 PM
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Should've went with the G2 axle and gear. Like $10 more and they're a lot more support and you get uppers/lowers/ control arm skids.

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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck-The-Ripper
Should've went with the alloy USA. Like $10 more and they're a lot more support and you get uppers/lowers/ control arm skids.
Seemed like my post was pretty straight forward and this doesn't help at all.
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Potato Potato
Seemed like my post was pretty straight forward and this doesn't help at all.
You're right, but you're not the only one on this forum. Others will see this thread. If they see my post, they may discover a better option.
To answer your question, no, but it'll make it easier and only takes a minute.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 03:31 AM
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I get that, but I don't even see gussets listed on Alloy's website.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Potato Potato
I get that, but I don't even see gussets listed on Alloy's website.
That's because they don't sell them...
I meant G2 axle and gear gussets.
I apologize, I'm dumb lol.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 07:15 AM
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Dang, that is a nice kit for the price.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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That is a nice kit. Looks similar to Artec's. Actually the truss pieces together the same. Cheaper as a whole package too.. Nice find.
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