Gussets

[xflstl]

I know some people swear by them, but they are far from necessary. Also you should know that you will not be able to run am ARB locker with those sleeves.

If you want to install a sleeve and still be able to upgrade to 35 spline shafts in the future use these
http://www.justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4166

However as already stated, sleeves only help strengthen your tube's, however they can still be bent.

 

[JKRandall]

If you want to install a sleeve and still be able to upgrade to 35 spline shafts in the future use these
http://www.justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4166

However as already stated, sleeves only help strengthen your tube's, however they can still be bent.

Thanks will check them out.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

After running a 31/2" RC lift and 35" tires for two and a half years I decided to do the same work you are looking at doing. I am in the process of upgrading to a long arm with coilovers( all EVO after doing some research!). I decided to beef up my 44 with EVO 44 mag sleeve and their gussets since mine was still straight. Decided to stick with my rubi locker and through in some RCV's, new ball joints, dynatrac diff cover and Reed knuckles. While I'm there I had a bearing going out so I am replacing both those as well and new brakes. I'll wheel this set up till it breaks and then go PR60. I did try to put the solid TF gussets under the EVO gussets but didn't feel like cutting them down. Good luck!

 

[jmm176]

Sleeves will not prevent your axle from bending where the tubes go into the diff housing. Just ask Moochie.

Are axle tube gussets a better alternative? I hope I don't get in trouble for using the "T" word, but Ive noticed all the Toyota guys use that method.

 

[Sharkey]

Lol. No hate for the "t-word" here (at least not from me). Some people try external axle gussets. While I don't have personal knowledge of their effectiveness, I believe the general consensus is that the installation process itself is likely to bend the housing.

 

[jmm176]

Ive heard about the warping, but as a AWS certified welder I think they way over-weld, 1 linear inch of 1/4" fillet has about 15000-17000 tensile strength, ive seen how to's with people putting way more weld than needed, and don't understand

 

[JKRandall]

After running a 31/2" RC lift and 35" tires for two and a half years I decided to do the same work you are looking at doing. I am in the process of upgrading to a long arm with coilovers( all EVO after doing some research!). I decided to beef up my 44 with EVO 44 mag sleeve and their gussets since mine was still straight. Decided to stick with my rubi locker and through in some RCV's, new ball joints, dynatrac diff cover and Reed knuckles. While I'm there I had a bearing going out so I am replacing both those as well and new brakes. I'll wheel this set up till it breaks and then go PR60. I did try to put the solid TF gussets under the EVO gussets but didn't feel like cutting them down. Good luck! View attachment 41521 View attachment 41522

Thanks for your write up and good luck to you also.


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