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Can I run a Non C clip axleshaft on one side and a C clip style shaft on the other side ? I heard they are stronger. Should I Put a truss under the axle to act like a skid I think a over axle truss will hit my Gastank if I get rear ended
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Ok I would just run 31s until I decided whether to go too 4.5 fit 33s or stay at 3in Would there be rubbing at all with 31s 3 in and stock control arms?
Yeah I'm at 3.5 inch lift and 31s and I get a little more then a full turn of the wheel then it starts to rub, with the stock wheels
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Can I run a Non C clip axleshaft on one side and a C clip style shaft on the other side ? I heard they are stronger. Should I Put a truss under the axle to act like a skid I think a over axle truss will hit my Gastank if I get rear ended
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No idea about the shafts but some people with drag cars put a horizontal truss on the rear because of torque issues. I don't see why it wouldn't work for you. But to be honest, you can truss the rear vertically like normal and not go over the housing. You'll just have to weld to cast. Its not ideal but done properly, it'll work just fine.
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ

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You might need to put in a new crossmember. It might stress a motor mount.
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You might need to put in a new crossmember. It might stress a motor mount.
Huh?
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Originally Posted by SoCalxJ4.0
You might need to put in a new crossmember. It might stress a motor mount.
I already replaced my stock crossmember with one made from .20 gauge sheet metal. It should be plenty strong.
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No idea about the shafts but some people with drag cars put a horizontal truss on the rear because of torque issues. I don't see why it wouldn't work for you. But to be honest, you can truss the rear vertically like normal and not go over the housing. You'll just have to weld to cast. Its not ideal but done properly, it'll work just fine.
I want a truss on the bottom of the diff not the back. 37's on my D35 I won't need to worry about clearance
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I want a truss on the bottom of the diff not the back. 37's on my D35 I won't need to worry about clearance
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About time ya picked up on it !

Why would someone go from RE to RC and swap full leafs for AAL's. And run 37's on a D35 ?
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goodyear duratracs or firestone destination mt? pros cons?
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About time ya picked up on it ! Why would someone go from RE to RC and swap full leafs for AAL's. And run 37's on a D35 ?
Its been a long day bud. Lol still got 8 hours to go.

I reread it like 4 times then looked at your name and i was like, 'what?!'
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goodyear duratracs or firestone destination mt? pros cons?
I loved my destination m/t's. Haven't had any duratracs though.
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goodyear duratracs or firestone destination mt? pros cons?
M/Ts. I love them. Duratracs have weak sidewalls. Both are great in snow if that's an issue.
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M/Ts. I love them. Duratracs have weak sidewalls. Both are great in snow if that's an issue.
That impressed me. How great those m/t's performed in the snow. Keep 'em rotated though.
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