I said, I raise the terd flag, but close enough. Seems like you're an attention whore for even bringing this up.
You are giving the average JK home mechanic hope they can do this at home and not bend their axle tubes. If you really gave a shit about them and not cared about giving yourself a pat on the back. You would tell them not to install a truss or let anyone install one on their jeeps. After all, if you really had to go through all this to make sure it's not bent, do you really think anyone could do this or know how?
If someone is sold on beefing up the tubes, install a sleeve. It's simple and is almost idiot proof.
First, LOL. I'm far from an attention whore. I'm way too busy with life and two wonderful kids that love to see the world in THEIR jeep to try to seek approval from people I've never met. I am unsure how me giving someone that is bouncing around a project idea in the forum a vote of confidence is somehow patting myself on the back...
Second, in your words above, you exemplify my point exactly. It's the abrasiveness towards others that upsets me. I'm not going to stoop to your level of name-calling. I only expressed that I found it to be a bummer that innumerous times I read a post where an average guy tried to post something they were proud they accomplished and it got shit on verbally. Not in a "hey, that's cool, but I would have done it a little differently.." kind of way, but more in a "you're an asshat for even considering that, and I'm gonna publically berate you for it..." kind of tone. I'm not saying everyone does it that way, but there are several.
Third, I never said that the average guy with a 30 dollar tool set could weld on a truss. All I was trying to say was that, in my opinion, it could be done if you plan well and have a good grasp on the mechanics of things like this.
PLEASE READ: I apologize if I offended anyone. When I got my Jeep, I was terribly excited to see this community that seemed to pull together so often to help one another. I joined Wayalife because I wanted to share that with my kids...to explore the country, share time wrenching with them, etc. They watch Eddie and Cindy's videos daily. Hell, my 2 year old just fell asleep on me while asking to watch a video again! Despite the allegations that have been made toward me regarding my fun brake project and as seen with the posts above that I am an "attention whore", there is nothing that could be farther from the truth. Those that actually know me could vouch otherwise. I just wanted something to share with my kids, and felt I needed to politely express a concern after increasingly often having to explain to my 8 year old, that LOVES to read the forums and learn new stuff, why people were being called names, arguing, etc. And I know that comment is inviting a host of "well then don't let your kid read a forum with posts like that..." remarks.
Sorry for being apparently too optimistic and supportive. My intent was never to mislead people that they could tackle things that they didn't have the abilities to do. Good luck to all, thank you for all of your shared wisdom, and hope you all stay safe.