Stumpalama
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So, I am converting the rear axle in my FJ40 from semifloat to fullfloat (thread here) and I discovered the axle housing is warped, likely from welding the anti-wrap bar mount or spring perches. After I straighten it, I think trussing it is a logical step to prevent any future bending.
Anyway, I'm thinking a rear truss would be ideal, considering the wrap bar would be in the way of a top truss. Here's the rub, I feel like I want to retain the ability to pull the rear diff cover, yet I don't want to build an over complicated truss with a removable center section like I've seen in some Google image searches.
I have a ruff stuff 3/8" thick diff cover, if that means anything...
Should I even worry about it? Do you see any drawbacks to welding the cover on, since most (all?) other FF axles have welder covers.
Cheers,
Stump
Anyway, I'm thinking a rear truss would be ideal, considering the wrap bar would be in the way of a top truss. Here's the rub, I feel like I want to retain the ability to pull the rear diff cover, yet I don't want to build an over complicated truss with a removable center section like I've seen in some Google image searches.
I have a ruff stuff 3/8" thick diff cover, if that means anything...
Should I even worry about it? Do you see any drawbacks to welding the cover on, since most (all?) other FF axles have welder covers.
Cheers,
Stump
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