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Which Spindle Gussets: All Pro, TC, Baja Kits?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jerzsubbie, Sep 9, 2019.

  1. Sep 9, 2019 at 8:08 PM
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    jerzsubbie

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    After seeing a local guy snap the top of his spindle from going too hard on a rough gravel road, I figured I should probably get some gussets as cheap insurance. I absolutely want to retain my sway bar so it looks like my options are these 3.

    I like that the Baja Kits and TC support the tie rod pivot, actually like the BK design a little better. All Pro looks good but no tie rod support which seems silly; why not strengthen that area as well? Of course the All Pro is the cheapest, so that's nice.

    Why should I buy one vs the other? Any others that I've missed?

    Total Chaos $71
    https://www.chaosfab.com/accessories/2016-2017-Tacoma-Weld-on-Spindle-Gussets-59698-SB

    Baja Kits $110
    https://www.bajakits.com/i-26532637-toyota-spindle-gusset-weldment.html

    AllPro $59
     
  2. Sep 9, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    I head somewhere that it's not the best idea to weld the gussets as the welds can have adverse effects. Don't remember where I heard it though.
     
  3. Sep 9, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    @whatstcp i have to admit, I do really like the idea of saving half a day’s work and paying someone else to weld them who is more experienced with this specific mod and a much better welder than myself or my friend who owns a welder. Basically just have to prep, paint, then swap/install, and return originals.
    Plus glorifiedwleder modified them specifically for ball joint UCAs and I have JBA’s.
     
  4. Sep 11, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Baja Kits because of the GoBro mount :)
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    Haha... can’t imagine when you’d want a GoPro on your spindle. Always cool to have the option but I hope that’s not buying-decision worthy for anyone.
     
  6. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    How else am I suppose to make sick edits for the gram?
     
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    What did you end up with? Seems most people use tc, but I’m leaning more towards the Baja when I get mine.
     
  8. Jan 12, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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    For the sake of time and convenience, I'm going to get the TC's from Glorifiedwelder and try to plan it so that I can do the Marlin LCA Braces (LINK) at the same time. If I was up for welding them myself, I think I would go with the Baja Kits.
     
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  9. Jan 12, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    Def would go Total Chaos sway bar as @MonkeyProof mentioned. If you want to ball out of control. Camburg just released a new billet version which is prob bad ass but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
     
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