jeepmojo

recieved the gusset kit today i just tried a test fitment to see how they go in place both lowers perfect control arm skid perfect but,
upper gussets will no go into place they are 3/8 of a inch from getting to the axle on left and right side . They hit the springs so is there a way around this or do the springs have to come out and basicly drop the whole front end apart to install the uppers ?
ive seen pictures of notched ones some where but to get 3/8 that basicly taking a whole lot out of the gusset . here is what i have , and no prep work has been done yet .

olram30

Do you have an adjustable track bar?

jeepmojo

why ? it will be going in before the gusset install . its the same measurement on both sides so my axle seems centered according to all measuerments I called a company related to evo and they said never heard of it hitting on stock springs only some tereflex

08rubie

let me know if u figure this out they hit on my buddies rk springs also. i want to install some on my rubi with jkur springs but if they hit.... i rather not

pontiac31

Mine did the same on my RK 3.5" lift. I popped the springs out and they drop right in, weld them up and then put the springs back in and they don't touch. Hope this helps out.

PET77

Damn! Bought them some time ago, not aware of this issue and now I was going to install them with my new synergy springs.

rooster1976

Installed mine......pull springs and weld....won't touch after they are installed. They worked perfect

rooster1976

Here ya go

jeepmojo

i was test fitting it on the ground , i was told you have to jack it up high on the frame so load is off springs , then they go into place . This is true but still dosent seat right to the frame tight do to the stock springs rubbing a bit. Im not sure if the welder can fill that gap or not ? It still concerns me a bit when you release the jack and spring comes down into its normal position it still rubs the upper gusset . it seems you still need to have to grind it out some notch unless the gap dosent matter when welded in many spots . I wonder when the spring comes down into place if its pressure against the gussets effect the performance of the spring or its driving habit? anyone know for sure? couple more pics after it went in youl see the spring still rub& in first pic youl see the gap im refering to that is a bit large for my liking . of should it be granded enough to sit all the way back against the frame ?

jeepmojo

even a bit more to get the gusset a little closer to the frame that 1/4 inch . it could get me away from the spring maybe with out having to pull springs and control arms and etc ... ?


the thing is they claim you dont need to remove the springs at all and the labor is a lot more if your welding shop has to pull springs and disconnect all kinds of stuff to get it in wont be 200 anymore ! you know ?