River Runner

i have heard and read that it is recommended to install c-gussets on knuckles due to them being weak on the jk when running bigger tires. running nitto 33 trail grapplers and do moderate wheeling.... no Big rocks in louisiana, would someone give me an answer, should i do this or is it a waste of a benny. Wondering out loud

Widowmaker

I have them but I'm running 35's. It seems like most comments I have seen here about C-gussets refer to running 35's. I think this is due to the fact that when running a 35 or up you are more likely to bend the axle C's on road.(hell, potholes are so bad in Chicago that I'd gusset even w/ stock tires) I would assume that off road the strain on the axle C's wouldnt be much different between a 33 or 35 tire. If it were me I'd get em. Its cheap insurance even if it might be a bit overkill

wayoflife

with just 33's, they may not be necessary but, if you have the funds, they aren't a bad thing to have.

River Runner

thanks for the replies, bout to order them now, got a tig machine at the house looks like a good project for thanksgiving since i will be the only one home. i guess it is better to have em and not need em than need em and not have em

JKCliff

It's cheap insurance... If you can afford the sleeves you would be best served to do both at the same time....

It's just putting the axle to a level that will stand up to the rigors and give you peace of mind!

JerryJeff

River Runner,

If your install goes smoothly would you consider letting me pay you to weld a set on my rig?I live in Mandeville and could come to your place at your convenience. Let me know if you would consider this.

Thank You!

Crasher

A word of Caution!! Be SURE to have a pail of cold water and towel available. Make short welds around the upper part of the "C" and cool it often with the water soaked towel to avoid damaging the plastic in the upper balljoint. don't be in a hurry in that area.

mkjeep

Get them, my axle C's were bent slightly in a wreck causing me to have to run off-set ball joints. AND I have the EVO C-gussets. I would have hated to see what they woulda looked like without them. The stock C's are weak as crap period. Hell, the whole front axle housing is a piece of crap, do what you can to reinforce it.

River Runner

yea i will do it, i work nights and never know when i work weekends till fri, so order them and have em in hand ready to go, go ahead and get the control arm skids and weld em the same day, if mine come in i plan on doing mine next weekend (thanksgiving) maybe we can hook up then. BTW im using a tig rig that way i can really adjust the heat and make 2 small passes. i work in a pressure vessel fab shop thats what we do is weld, i would bet the whole thing breaks before MY weld fails

River Runner

thats what i ordered to night was the EVO gussets and control arm skids, Im trying to get Ms. Rubi ready for st.francisville jeepjam, it should be