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Front axle top Gusset and Diff Guard ?
« on: Aug 02, 2021, 06:07:52 PM »
Thinking about starting my Top Gusset and Front Diff guard{ Marlin Crawler items} weld job.
There are a few items to be removed , sway-bar & bolt mounts , axle wrap assembly and stabilizer shock mount, I've checked out MC vids pretty straight forward   :slap: BUT maybe I can hear from some of ya that have done this upgrade......how does the removal of these affect the handling of your Rig while driving on street/highway ?
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Re: Front axle top Gusset and Diff Guard ?
« Reply #1 on: Aug 02, 2021, 07:34:52 PM »
I'm not a fan of the top truss. I would recommend diff guards and knuckle gussets.

I wouldn't worry about the sway bar. I've never even driven a Toyota that still had one.
If you remove the torque rod, the truck will pull while braking. This is with stock steering, it's not an issue with high steer.
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Re: Front axle top Gusset and Diff Guard ?
« Reply #2 on: Aug 02, 2021, 09:15:24 PM »
Unless you plan on jumping it you don’t need a truss on top

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Re: Front axle top Gusset and Diff Guard ?
« Reply #3 on: Aug 03, 2021, 11:12:07 AM »
agreed that the top truss is not needed(and ugly). if you don't have crossover steering, I would not remove the torque rod or sway bar. I wish someone would make crossover steering that retains the sway bar but they are all just copies of the original all-pro design. I think it (sway bar) makes a noticeable difference on the street. before my crossover install, I had sway bar disconnects for off-road and it worked well.
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Re: Front axle top Gusset and Diff Guard ?
« Reply #4 on: Aug 04, 2021, 11:12:43 AM »
I did the top truss and front diff guard from Ballistic Fab as well as a knuckle gussets and steering stop reinforcements.
To prep for it I just used a 4" grinder and a cutoff wheel and basically too all the brackets off that wouldn't be needed as I have high steer now. Then a 50g flap disc to prep all the areas to be welded.
Good luck man! Looking forward to the pics of progress.

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Re: Front axle top Gusset and Diff Guard ?
« Reply #5 on: Aug 05, 2021, 12:19:57 PM »
Appreciate the feedback/advice , with the loads I carry don't know if I want the "pulling under breaking". Think for now I'll just go with diff guards !
Still have stock steering, maybe "high-steer" conversion next year :thumbs:
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