Front axle top Gusset and Diff Guard ?

[83Camo]

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    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 ?
Much appreciated !

[toyodaaddict]

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.

[YotaRick]

Unless you plan on jumping it you don't need a truss on top

[liveoak]

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.

[CB.TypeG]

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.

[83Camo]

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