Gussets on rear axle

Randonizer

Randonizer

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This may be a dumb question but I did do some searching and couldn't find an answer. I have some 37s sitting in my garage and just ordered some c gussets for my front 44 to install before I change tires. Now my question is why am I not buying gussets for my rear 44? Everyone always says to gusset the front c's but never the rear. I'm just curious as to why not and if you even need to. Sorry if this is a dumb question.
 
13_gecko_rubi

13_gecko_rubi

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There are no c's on the rear axle. Only have c's on steering axles. Never on rear unless you do rear steer and essential put a front axle on the rear too

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wayoflife

wayoflife

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Your rear axle will not have knuckles that can bend and therefore, it does not need gussets.

EDIT: LOL - looks like I got beat to the punch :D
 
Randonizer

Randonizer

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13_gecko_rubi said:
There are no c's on the rear axle. Only have c's on steering axles. Never on rear unless you do rear steer and essential put a front axle on the rear too

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Like I said it was probably a dumb question. Just sitting here bored at work and didn't even bother to go look at the rear axle.

Well another question, should I need to worry about the rear axle at all when being on 37s
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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Randonizer said:
Like I said it was probably a dumb question. Just sitting here bored at work and didn't even bother to go look at the rear axle.

Well another question, should I need to worry about the rear axle at all when being on 37s
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If you plan bombing your Jeep across the desert, yes. If not, no. The factory Dana 44 is a true 44 in that it actually has 3" tubes and will do just fine for most people.
 
Randonizer

Randonizer

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wayoflife said:
Your rear axle will not have knuckles that can bend and therefore, it does not need gussets.

EDIT: LOL - looks like I got beat to the punch :D
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That's why I love this forum because of how quickly people will reply to a new topic. Unlike others where it takes hours or days to get a response.
 
Randonizer

Randonizer

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wayoflife said:
If you plan bombing your Jeep across the desert, yes. If not, no. The factory Dana 44 is a true 44 in that it actually has 3" tubes and will do just fine for most people.
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Yeah no deserts where I live haha. So I'll be good then. Thanks for the quick responses.
 
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