C- Gusset install questions...
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C- Gusset install questions...
i took my C-Gussets to my cousin who is going to do the welding for me and we were doing a dry fit, so he can get an idea of what hes gonna have to do. we noticed that the base of the top gusset doesnt contact the base of the spring mount, as shown in the pic on the instruction sheet. now, we only dry fit these with the wheels on the ground.
has anyone who has installed these noticed this, and if so, what did you do to make it work. info and or pics would be appreciated
has anyone who has installed these noticed this, and if so, what did you do to make it work. info and or pics would be appreciated
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There is an install write-up on Project-JK.com that might help:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...cement-gussets
You may just need to tap the gusset into place with a hammer.
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...cement-gussets
You may just need to tap the gusset into place with a hammer.
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WOLette....
it seems more like the base of the spring is in the way. in looking at the pics in the write up, your springs arent hanging over the bottom like mine are.
after i pick up my kids from school, ill dry fit them and take a pic, maybe that will give y'all a better idea
it seems more like the base of the spring is in the way. in looking at the pics in the write up, your springs arent hanging over the bottom like mine are.
after i pick up my kids from school, ill dry fit them and take a pic, maybe that will give y'all a better idea
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WOLette....
it seems more like the base of the spring is in the way. in looking at the pics in the write up, your springs arent hanging over the bottom like mine are.
after i pick up my kids from school, ill dry fit them and take a pic, maybe that will give y'all a better idea
it seems more like the base of the spring is in the way. in looking at the pics in the write up, your springs arent hanging over the bottom like mine are.
after i pick up my kids from school, ill dry fit them and take a pic, maybe that will give y'all a better idea
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so i just dry fit the gusset and checked my spring placement. the spring is seated properly and this is what it looks like in place....
so, BFH it is then?
or, once i lift the front end off the ground, the gusset will slip in place and then be under the spring? i dont want that coil resting on the gusset once its in place.
also, anyone have issues with ball joints after welding these in place?
so, BFH it is then?
or, once i lift the front end off the ground, the gusset will slip in place and then be under the spring? i dont want that coil resting on the gusset once its in place.
also, anyone have issues with ball joints after welding these in place?
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Sorry, dont mean to hijack the thread but I had a separate question. I done quite a bit of welding and I feel confident in welding to the steel tube, but my question is if there is anything special that has to be done to weld to the cast C. Any tips and advice would be great. THANKS
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Sorry, dont mean to hijack the thread but I had a separate question. I done quite a bit of welding and I feel confident in welding to the steel tube, but my question is if there is anything special that has to be done to weld to the cast C. Any tips and advice would be great. THANKS
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so i just dry fit the gusset and checked my spring placement. the spring is seated properly and this is what it looks like in place....
so, BFH it is then?
or, once i lift the front end off the ground, the gusset will slip in place and then be under the spring? i dont want that coil resting on the gusset once its in place.
also, anyone have issues with ball joints after welding these in place?
so, BFH it is then?
or, once i lift the front end off the ground, the gusset will slip in place and then be under the spring? i dont want that coil resting on the gusset once its in place.
also, anyone have issues with ball joints after welding these in place?
Tip: Lift vehicle by frame until tires leave the ground. This will make the spring smaller in diameter and the gusset should clear the spring once fully inserted. In very few installs the spring may just barely contact the gusset, this is not a problem. Note the the bottom of the spring on the axle has no isolation and therefore metal to metal contact on the gusset is not a issue. This is all noted in the instructions.
Also these should be welded with the wheels off the ground and tires removed.
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Some springs are a little larger in diameter and get larger in diameter when vehicle is at right height (compressed) and therefore do not allow the gussets to be fully inserted with the spring installed in the axle perch at ride height.
Tip: Lift vehicle by frame until tires leave the ground. This will make the spring smaller in diameter and the gusset should clear the spring once fully inserted. In very few installs the spring may just barely contact the gusset, this is not a problem. Note the the bottom of the spring on the axle has no isolation and therefore metal to metal contact on the gusset is not a issue. This is all noted in the instructions.
Also these should be welded with the wheels off the ground and tires removed.
Tip: Lift vehicle by frame until tires leave the ground. This will make the spring smaller in diameter and the gusset should clear the spring once fully inserted. In very few installs the spring may just barely contact the gusset, this is not a problem. Note the the bottom of the spring on the axle has no isolation and therefore metal to metal contact on the gusset is not a issue. This is all noted in the instructions.
Also these should be welded with the wheels off the ground and tires removed.
thanks for the info, EXACTLY the answer i was looking for.