Dana 30 truss/gusset
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Dana 30 truss/gusset
I'm planning on doing this to my front hp d30 and I'm wondering how to go about starting this project and if its going to be worth the time and effort. Thanks
I saw this picture and I want to do something like this
I saw this picture and I want to do something like this
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That's why I thought doing it on the bottom will make easier to install since it won't effect upper arms. Or am I wrong here?
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You can buy a prefabbed Truss or you can make templates and fabricate it yourself. I'm not sure what you're asking...
I'd certainly truss the top if you wheel in the rocks.
I'd certainly truss the top if you wheel in the rocks.
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I am not sure if i see a point in doing all that work on a dana 30, the weak point in those axles are the chintzy axle shafts. I know because i have broken upwards of 10 shafts.
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Looks Cool as HE(bouble Hockey Sticks) though!
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the reason i want strengthen it up is because it already has cromo shafts and 4:56 gears with arb locker. and i dont want to spend more money on another axle.. but so far i like the ideas about reinforcing the upper tower.
would i have to completely disassemble the axle to be able to weld on it safely?
would i have to completely disassemble the axle to be able to weld on it safely?
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I have to ask... WHY?
Personally under axle clearance is important to think about. If it was me.. I woud build a truss that spans the whole axle... and is welded to the center section ( that is if you have the skills and equipment to do this), if not at least tied into the front diff cover. Also moving your LCA mounts to where they are even to the axle bottom is a good idea.
The easiest way to start.. is to get some cardboard/poster board tape and a razor and cut your design out and place it on the axle... The cut metal.. then tack in place.. Then Install said truss.. and flex the suspensionwith and with out tires on the axle... After that fix what mght be causing lcearnce issues.. then weld it up.
Personally under axle clearance is important to think about. If it was me.. I woud build a truss that spans the whole axle... and is welded to the center section ( that is if you have the skills and equipment to do this), if not at least tied into the front diff cover. Also moving your LCA mounts to where they are even to the axle bottom is a good idea.
The easiest way to start.. is to get some cardboard/poster board tape and a razor and cut your design out and place it on the axle... The cut metal.. then tack in place.. Then Install said truss.. and flex the suspensionwith and with out tires on the axle... After that fix what mght be causing lcearnce issues.. then weld it up.