C gusset install

Gadget

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Does the install need to be done by an Off road shop or just a competent welder? Pretty sure I know the answer but it never hurts to ask. Is there a heat risk to the ball joints?
 
10frank9

10frank9

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A skilled welder could handle the task. Just be sure they weld small increments at a time and move from side to side with ample time to let the weld cool. You do risk burning them up if you aren't careful.
 
Gadget

Gadget

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Gussets ordered, does the axle need to be removed or the ends disassembled to weld them on, or do you just pull the tires off for elbow room?
 
bkac

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ridg3runner said:
Just pull the tires off. May want to use some damp/cool rags to help keep the ball joints cool.
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Did mine today just like that. 2-3 hours. Ball joint never even really got hot.

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olram30

olram30

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This is wrong, don't do it like this.
 

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Gadget

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I know next to nothing about welding ( it burns and don't look directly at it), even I can tell those are not pretty welds and that looks upside down. I realize it looks easy enough to do but Does the Evo kit come with instructions?
 
olram30

olram30

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MR.Ty said:
That is some funny shit!

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What's sad is someone actually paid for this crap. It's supposed to be some custom jeep specialty shop. They had a dead line to meet and didn't want to remove the springs. That was their excuse.
 
bkac

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olram30 said:
The last I remember this jeep blew up the d30 the first trip out. Trying to run 40's with 5.13 gears.
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Great combo for disaster! It did exactly what it should have. :D

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Remlap

Remlap

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A welding shop did mine without removing springs, I don't think any damage was done to the ball joints but speaking of that does jacking the frame up and prying up on the tires really reveal ball joint damage?
 

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2007blackJk

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Remlap said:
A welding shop did mine without removing springs, I don't think any damage was done to the ball joints but speaking of that does jacking the frame up and prying up on the tires really reveal ball joint damage?
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Get the tire 2-3" off the ground.... Yes.
 
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