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offroadin88 · « **on:** Nov 19, 2007, 08:34:14 PM »

I have a bent axle and am in need of a replacement I have an 81 front housing that is strait that is sitting around.
my question is there a difference between the two besides the full length lower gusset
what about tube thickness?
If the tube thickness is the same all that would be required to match the 85 is extending the lower gusset or is there more to it.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 08:36:58 PM »

they are the same, just the 81 doesnt have gussets

DTB · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 19, 2007, 08:47:25 PM »

the lower gusset isnt necessarily needed...most axles bend at the knuckle...

some people actually prefer no bottom gusset for the added ground clearance under the axle tube

THK Matt · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 20, 2007, 05:12:52 AM »

only thing different is that 81 has like no gussets.
throw some metal on it. and your

jimbo74 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 22, 2007, 01:05:57 PM »

why would you throw some metal on your

THK Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 22, 2007, 03:48:28 PM »

Quote from: jimbo74 on Nov 22, 2007, 01:05:57 PM

why would you throw some metal on your

not how i meant it, wise guy.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 22, 2007, 05:50:51 PM »

i know, it's all good, lol, haha, couldn't resist... that's why the

no worries

ghetto_wheeler · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 22, 2007, 06:56:32 PM »

tomb raider has metel on her

persoally it looks good

TheTransporter · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 22, 2007, 07:05:34 PM »

can I have your bent housing?

THK Matt · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 23, 2007, 09:06:57 AM »

haha true.

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