D30 Truss

[pgaloustian]

Hey guys I guess this is a really newb question. What is the purpose of a truss and is it worth spending the money on a D30 truss?

 

[bowtieman55]

It gives the axle strength and keeps it from any potential bending. And I'd say yes that it is worth the investment if you plan on "using" the vehicle.

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

yea everything helps on a dana 30 their pretty cheap to buy or easy to make if you have simple fab skills. i made mine with a piece of 1x3. rustys has a cheap truss and i think i seen a truss that mudpro had cut out a long time ago so it may be worth looking into.
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...stys&Product_Code=ADS-99&Category_Code=BP-B_S

 

[braxton357]

They look cool. Otherwise, pretty pointless in my opinion. The C's, unit bearings, knuckles ,balljoints and control arm mounts will be destroyed by the time you bend one. That rusty's piece is pretty much just an upper control arm mount gusset.

 

[pgaloustian]

They look cool. Otherwise, pretty pointless in my opinion. The C's, unit bearings, knuckles ,balljoints and control arm mounts will be destroyed by the time you bend one. That rusty's piece is pretty much just an upper control arm mount gusset.

so waste of money in your opinion?

 

[chris]

If you're planning on wheeling and keeping the 30 then I think it's worth it. If you plan to upgrade later, then don't waste your time. If you do truss it, make sure you also brace the inner Cs. They're more likely to bend before you bend the tubes.

 

[336wheeler]

A truss can certainly help on a 30, as ring and pinion failures can happen from housing flex (not allowing enough gear contact). If you wanna try to wheel a 30 hard, and have the money or spare time, do it.

 

[braxton357]

Id put money on more housings being warped from improperly welding a truss on than regular wheeling...

 

[pgaloustian]

Everyone has always told me dont fix it if it aint broke! The way I see it if a truss will make THAT much ofa difference and prevent the front from breaking then hell i deff say its worth it!

 

[336wheeler]

This truss is a little much for me, but apparently it works for this guy (post #3): http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=944397

One of the cleanest trusses on the market, IMO: http://www.tntcustoms.com/dana30nondisconnect.aspx

 

[pgaloustian]

This truss is a little much for me, but apparently it works for this guy (post #3): http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=944397

One of the cleanest trusses on the market, IMO: http://www.tntcustoms.com/dana30nondisconnect.aspx

I was looking at the TNT truss actually, my only issues are it doesnt come with coil buckets, i still use factory upper control arms and well $405 im sure i can help a local fabricator out and have them make me one!

 

[336wheeler]

I was looking at the TNT truss actually, my only issues are it doesnt come with coil buckets, i still use factory upper control arms and well $405 im sure i can help a local fabricator out and have them make me one!

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