D30 & D44 Truss Designs - Input please?

Okay well they're getting trussed.

First our friend the XJ LP 44.

I'm thinking a simple over the top truss. I would imagine that it should be boxed (U channel type gig) but what material should I use? Let me know your thoughts on box vs. flat vs. I.

Here is the design:


Now for the 30.

First off there's the simple top truss. Here I'm thinking flat with a possible I type ridge at the top for strength if necessary, what material should I use?


I'm also thinking of adding an additional rear truss to limit fore/aft flexing and just strengthen it more. This is the main reason that I'm thinking of going with a flat or I type truss instead of boxed as this will be extra strength.


I also plan to gusset the C's and weld the tubes.

Obviously these designs are not firm, I will be deviating from them for little realities such as suspension linkages.

These axles will be in my Cherokee and will see rock service with 4.88's and ARB's. I have no intentions of going above 33" tires for this Cherokee but would like to overbuild as much as I can.

Thanks for the help oh profits of AdFab!

One more note. This is a disconnect 30 so I will be using the stock UCA mount on the passenger side as it doesn't suck!

Bling yo!

How'd you know I was going to get the entire axles, including truss work, nickle plated?

GSequoia said:

How'd you know I was going to get the entire axles, including truss work, nickle plated?

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wuus - go platnum!

Hey G on my D30,



The rear fin could hit your oil pan at full stuff on the passenger side. You may not want to go out as far or make sure your bumpstop is adequate.

Cool..

Hey, do you want my old intermediate shaft? I think it was you I offered it to a long, long time ago.

GSequoia said:

Cool..

Hey, do you want my old intermediate shaft? I think it was you I offered it to a long, long time ago.

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You may have but I ahve ditch that a long time ago. You can try PM'ing Gary E.