cutting the truss off a 14 bolt

[CAJJ93XJ]

I have a TNT truss on a 14 bolt I picked up. I'd like to remove it when I inevitably 4 link the rear. but my buddy is talking mad ish about how the housing will come out slightly warped if I remove it. what do you guys think?

here is the housing in question.

 

[Vanimal]

Uhhhh..... i'd leave it because most people specifically truss it in order to 4 link it. gives you a mounting location for the upper links above the pumpkin. Maybe just cut the spring perches off.

 

[CAJJ93XJ]

yeah I'd throw a custom truss on there. I'm not a fan of this one. the welds aren't pretty either. basically I have too much time on my hands so I'd want to re-do it. but not enough time to shave a new one if this one warps out

 

[ftwelder]

I don't know a lot about jeeps but I can tell you that the axle housing warped a little when the truss was welded on unless extraordinary measures were taken during the process. I would torch off all but 1/2" or so and do the rest with the grinder. Housings aren't perfect and the parts that go inside are designed so that it's not a huge problem.

 

[ColoradoRaptor]

Uhhhh..... i'd leave it because most people specifically truss it in order to 4 link it. gives you a mounting location for the upper links above the pumpkin. Maybe just cut the spring perches off.

Agreed....... unless the OP is entering his pile in a show and shine ..... who gives a *****

 

[a1racer]

I don't know a lot about jeeps but I can tell you that the axle housing warped a little when the truss was welded on unless extraordinary measures were taken during the process. I would torch off all but 1/2" or so and do the rest with the grinder. Housings aren't perfect and the parts that go inside are designed so that it's not a huge problem.

Huh ? The parts that go in a axle housing are designed to work a specific way. Not to be sloppy enough to work in warped housings. If that was the case bending a shaft wouldn't cause leaks and other issues with your axle. Unless I'm misunderstanding you or something.

 

[rockclimber]

I don't know a lot about jeeps but I can tell you that the axle housing warped a little when the truss was welded on unless extraordinary measures were taken during the process. I would torch off all but 1/2" or so and do the rest with the grinder. Housings aren't perfect and the parts that go inside are designed so that it's not a huge problem.

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[CAJJ93XJ]

Agreed....... unless the OP is entering his pile in a show and shine ..... who gives a *****

what. I can't have nice things? :laugh:

 

[blondejoncherokee]

I guess you could weld a truss to the bottom to keep it from warping too much, then cut the top one off, then weld the new one up top, then cut the bottom one off ? Too much work and it still might not work?

 

[mako my day]

Make a new pretty one, and add it on top/over of the original. Super double awesome truss.

 

[CAJJ93XJ]

I guess you could weld a truss to the bottom to keep it from warping too much, then cut the top one off, then weld the new one up top, then cut the bottom one off ? Too much work and it still might not work?

hahahaha :roflmao: now theres a novel idea jon.

sold. I'll go get to work

 

[GordoSmasho]

Make a new pretty one, and add it on top/over of the original. Super double awesome truss.

Super double heavy.

 

[ftwelder]

Huh ? The parts that go in a axle housing are designed to work a specific way. Not to be sloppy enough to work in warped housings. If that was the case bending a shaft wouldn't cause leaks and other issues with your axle. Unless I'm misunderstanding you or something.

True but manufacturing tolerances on car part that large allow for some variation over it's length. If there is .005" of play in the spline, I would imagine over the 3' length of one side of a housing could be 1/8" out without it causing an issue. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a 3"X 3/8" wall tube with two full length stringers running it's length, both on one side of the tube would cause 1/8" of warp at least. I am welding a truss on an axle in the next couple of days and Ill see if it moves or not. I think it will.

 

[rockclimber]

True but manufacturing tolerances on car part that large allow for some variation over it's length. If there is .005" of play in the spline, I would imagine over the 3' length of one side of a housing could be 1/8" out without it causing an issue. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a 3"X 3/8" wall tube with two full length stringers running it's length, both on one side of the tube would cause 1/8" of warp at least. I am welding a truss on an axle in the next couple of days and Ill see if it moves or not. I think it will.

any warp and you will be killing bearings and tires quickly.

 

[a1racer]

True but manufacturing tolerances on car part that large allow for some variation over it's length. If there is .005" of play in the spline, I would imagine over the 3' length of one side of a housing could be 1/8" out without it causing an issue. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a 3"X 3/8" wall tube with two full length stringers running it's length, both on one side of the tube would cause 1/8" of warp at least. I am welding a truss on an axle in the next couple of days and Ill see if it moves or not. I think it will.

If all this was true why would axle shops use alignment bars while welding stuff up on axles. Shafts gears bearings tubes need to be straight. Sure you may get a tiny amount of flexing on the vehicle. But axle stuff needs to be true or it won't work right.

 

[Mach2nh]

14bolts are like free axles. Why not just find a stock unit?

 

[CAJJ93XJ]

14bolts are like free axles. Why not just find a stock unit?

Stock units don't come shaved, geared, or disc braked. Cutting this truss off and building a new one would be quick and cheap. But not worth it if housing warps

 

[Mach2nh]

If the disks are bolt on then swap them over. Can swap the gears over as well. As for the shave ya you would need to work on that one a little longer. Just fix up that truss and run that thing. If you don't like some of the welds then grind them out and put down some better ones.

 

[CAJJ93XJ]

I just don't find the truss very attractive in general. It would only take me an hour and 4 cuttoff wheels to take this one apart. Then I could get to work on one that better suits my taste for a custom 4 link. Just need to know if anyone has insight on the warping issue

 

[rockclimber]

I have never heard of an axle warping by cutting a truss Off.

I'm not going to outright say that it won't happen, but I have never heard of it. I don't really see how it could.

if it really bothers you that much then do it.