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New Heavy Duty Knuckle Gusset Kit coming soon!!
« on: Apr 23, 2012, 05:28:13 PM »
Check out our new heavy duty knuckle gusset kit coming soon!



What separates our new Heavy Duty Knuckle Gusset Kit from the rest?

Full Stop-to-Stop Bracing

In the past, small add-on plates have been used to cap off the steering stop. We've now integrated the knuckle gusset itself with the steering stops.

Four Braces Instead of Two

In the past we only used single braces on the top and bottom mounted perpendicular to the axle housing. Our new design features four braces to better spread the load and increase load rating.

Angled Bottom Edge

The sharp edges of the old single perpendicular-mounted bottom brace were just crying for attention from rocks. Our new heavy duty design ramps the two bottom braces with a rounded edge for better functionality + strength.

UPDATE: Full Knuckle-to-Spring Support

The upper plates extend to the spring perch where they are welded for full leaf spring to knuckle support!

UPDATE: Compatible with Coil Over & Air Shocks

We've left enough room to fit common coil over and air shocks to the upper gusset.

Made In The USA with High Quality USA Steel

We are a long-time supporter of Made In USA with high quality and long lasting USA steel. We use the very same high quality USA steel as before!

So what do you guys think? :D We will be releasing these very soon! More pictures and install instructions to follow!



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« Last Edit: Apr 26, 2012, 07:28:04 PM by BigMike »
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Here are examples of what the old design looked like:



(Thanks to CruzrDave & Volcom for the pics)

The new HD Gusset Kit should become available within weeks -- will post new install pics as soon as possible!

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« Last Edit: Apr 23, 2012, 05:50:21 PM by BigMike »
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Holy smokes, that is sick Big Mike. Way to spice up the MC brand name with new product and redesigned parts.
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Looks good I would run em

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Looks good I would run em

Likewise, Ill keep these in mind Feb' 2013.
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im in for a set

but the real question is, where the turtle logo gonna be?

you know as soon at these pics were released china already started making copies, lol

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I am in for a set as well haha. Definitely looks alot better than the flat plates
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you know as soon at these pics were released china already started making copies, lol

Its funneh cause Front range started selling the first gussets before anyone =P and these are basically the same thing as what people started to do using angle iron =P just with a few added things. They look nice though

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those are awesome
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Interested for sure!

Bring it to production!

Any clue to cost yet?
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Any idea how soon they'll be available? I need a set soon!

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awesome! great design! If your starting a list put me on there too!   I recently ordered someone elses  :pokinit:...but I havent installed them yet :woohoo:

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Should be ready for production within a few weeks :thumbs:
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Ok guys,

I've created a Product Page for this where you can use the Notify button to be automatically notified by email once these babies are released!!

Clicky: http://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-axle-armor/heavy-duty-knuckle-gusset-kit
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Additionally, I forgot to include the fact that the top gussets extend to the spring perches where they are welded for full leaf spring to knuckle support!!

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Awesome news.....I'm gettin ready to build a complete axle for my rig soon. I got longfields waitin for HP E-locker to get here now. If you get these in stock before i'm done moddin this housing then i may order these instead of makin my own.
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Thanks for all the great comments guys!! We will have our first prototype on display this weekend at the Tin Bender's Jamboree.

Updates,

-The top gussets extend out to the spring perches where they are welded for full knuckle-to-spring support.

-Compatible with Coil Over & Air Shocks

Here are some sneak peeks of the prototypes being installed onto our display axle. Stop by our new red booth tomorrow and Saturday to check em out!





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« Last Edit: Apr 26, 2012, 07:27:15 PM by BigMike »
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What are they going to cost and when are they coming out?
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that is some beef!!
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I WILL be buying this! Great design!
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this is a really good design. i like it.
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Any word on a potential release date? I was just jumping online to order the old style for an axle I just picked up but now.......I Wait

 
 
 
 
 

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