Axle Trusses for 4x4 front end

[RCrawford]

Hello people, I'm new here. Been lurking and learning for a couple of months now. I'll try to keep this short as possable. Our Interstate roads are a bit rough here in southern Ky. and I was thinking about adding a front axle truss for support due to weight and suspension stiffnes. Tried a search but missed something. Thanks in advance. " Whiskers" is what they call me on the radio. Looking forward to all replies. Thanks again.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Check out www.gorhino.com i know they make front and rear Axle Trusses for Chevy's, they MIGHT make them for Dodge too.

 

[MUDDY]

http://www.con-ferr.com/

818 848-6993



they have standard truss and trusses with skidplate.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

The front diff is strong enough unless you combine rough use with added weight such as heavy bumper, winch etc. I am ambivalent about trusses because I like the ground clearance so I can dodge rocks with the pumpkin missing them.



Perhaps a more serious potential problem comes from "jumping" the turck or other severe use--the Cummins is heavy and I have a short block in my garage that has the engine mount ears broken off it, and a dent across the oil pan from the frame crossmember. When the truck landed, the engine broke loose and fell onto the crossmember.



I guess I feel if the suspension is left compliant enough and usage is "reasonable" there isn't too much need for a truss. If the use is very rough, probably you will trade one weak area for another.



Hope this helps.

 

[Cooker]

I'm with Joe on this one.



... . But a truss with a nice skid plate sure looks cool



-Ryan