C -Gussets?
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I think if I had to do over, I would just do the TF on the upper C and be done with! Just center it and weld straight up each side. Would still use the Nitro sleeves at this point, since I have not had the pleasure to install them yet.(Tues.)
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In order of best to worst in my opinion if your only doing gussets
-remove BJs, weld gussets and install new BJs
- remove only top BJs, weld gussets and reuse old BJs (that's what I did with no issues)
-weld gussets with BJs in place
$400 is a rip off. Either they don't know what they are doing or are trying to take your money.
-remove BJs, weld gussets and install new BJs
- remove only top BJs, weld gussets and reuse old BJs (that's what I did with no issues)
-weld gussets with BJs in place
$400 is a rip off. Either they don't know what they are doing or are trying to take your money.
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I would not recomend the no weld sleves. A quick search for instalation thread showed me that they are very hard to drive in. Unless you are able to remove the axle and use a hugh press you end up damaging the end of the sleeve on the long side and it all goes to crap quickly.
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I had my gussets and lower CA skids welded in while my BJ's were being replaced under extended warranty, however, I applied the cost of the factory BJ's to the purchase of aftermarket greaseable ball joints. Since the ball joints are the pressed in type, it is highly recommended to NOT re-use them. I would opt to weld the gussets with the BJ's in place with a cold rag on them.
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I would not recomend the no weld sleves. A quick search for instalation thread showed me that they are very hard to drive in. Unless you are able to remove the axle and use a hugh press you end up damaging the end of the sleeve on the long side and it all goes to crap quickly.
This reminds me, to go put them in the freezer!