[RE:Todd]

Gotta ask, is the gusset on my 85 front axle solid or can I grind slots in it for the U-bolts to slide into for my front flip. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

 

[OOP'S]

You do not have to grind them. They work fine the way it is. <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

[ 10-02-2001: Message edited by: OOPS ]

 

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by OOPS:
<STRONG>You do not have to grind them. They work fine the way it is. <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

[ 10-02-2001: Message edited by: OOPS ]</STRONG>

On mine, the gusset is flat bottomed. I got a set of square ended U-bolts for it, but I would like to slot the gusset to slide round U-bolts into it.

 

[rocktoy4me]

ok, i know i am going to get burned for this because i am a Newbie, but if you go as start cutting your gusset, would you not be weaken it? Once you cut notches in a straght peice of metal, it will bend easier. (even if it is solid) just a though.

 

[zags]

I found U-bolts that 4wd shops are taking off
of Ford super dutys when they lift them fit the gusseted LF Toyota axle perfectly. It is more squarish than the u-bolts that came with my allpro kit. I got mine for free.

[ 10-02-2001: Message edited by: zags ]

 

[OOP'S]

In two years I have never had a problem with the round U-bolts on the square bottom. I would not grind them, I would weld some type of channels to the housing if I ever start having problems with the U-bolts moving. <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">

 

[ROKTOY]

Originally posted by OOPS:
<STRONG>In two years I have never had a problem with the round U-bolts on the square bottom. I would not grind them, I would weld some type of channels to the housing if I ever start having problems with the U-bolts moving. <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

I agree exactly. No problems so far.....
Jay

 

[crash]

Go the easy way, I aint GOT no U-bolts on the front... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">