To gusset or not to gusset...

Just my wheel's center cap / hub cap

 

Yes do the gussets.

 

does anyone know of a company that sells spindells that already have the gusset welded on? i have to replace my spindells anyway since I bent them and would rather buy them prewelded. If not does anyone know what the process is to weld them on yourself?

 

I wish I can gusset mine on my tacoma but unfortunately I can’t. It’s my understanding you can’t do a spindle gusset with 16 inch wheels at zero offset

 

JD Fab gussets by @m00seNUckLEz . My old ones were gusset but very bad welds. So when I had to do wheel bearings it was time to just get it done.

 

Just run some 1.25” spacers up front, hit me up if you need a set hub centric

 

I know the spacers aren’t ideal but @m00seNUckLEz cranks out some pretty amazing products that are much more than just cosmetically appealing.

 

Honestly how often does the steering knuckle bend or break? Most of my off road buddies don’t have the spindle gusset reinforcement and never had issues. Trust me if I can get it done I would however I’m not about to switch out my 16” wheels for 17’s and I’m not a big fan of spacers also.

I’m more in tune of going to a junk yard, getting a tacoma steering knuckle set and keep them with me as a back up. Switching them out in the field wouldn’t be a big deal for me

 

Someone needs to invent a spindle gusset that will work for a 16” wheel