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Build / suspension questions ?
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That came from a 60-66 k20 that was an oem locker. It's pretty bitchin.
Dude, where'd you get that?!? :drool:
It is! I thought my Detroit sticker was cool but the metal tag is SWEET!
Ok so I’m going cross high steer with power assist what knuckles do I need and how can I beef them up to take the force ?
The stock knuckles work. 4 bolts you take off and that's where the high steer stuff attaches.
If you wanna upgrade get these.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rei-d60001cr
If you wanna upgrade get these.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rei-d60001cr
I know those are so expensive though are they worth it ?
Yes, every penny, but I would wait to break a stock knuckle first. For what your building the factory knuckle should be plenty strong and last you a long time.
Ok cool I just keep hearing bad stories about knuckles breaks lol .
more ford than gm . but even gm has its limits .
i can say tho my 1 dana 60 has reid knuckles and there MASSIVE in the beef department . 10lbs more each in the grade of metal and design of them .
The Ford knuckles aren't good, ~half of the 77-79 axles we've ever had showed cracks in the driver's side knuckle. Out of bone stock F250/F350s.
Without high steer, the GM/Dodge D60 knuckles do pretty good. With high steer, especially with hydro assist, I'd plan on good knuckles if you plan to use it hard.
Got most of my stuff still waiting on springs and a bumper! Some old some new but big thanks to Diy4x for their help and also ORD and ruff stuff all have great quality parts !
On the knuckle discussion, as mentioned above, GM stock knuckes, if running the steering in the stock location (meaning no high steer) are plenty strong for a long time. I've been running my steering in the stock location ever since I built the truck and has seen 44" boggers, and now on 42" pitbulls, with hydro assist and not had a problem (pic of said truck). Most times you see stock knuckle failure is from running high steer cause the stock knuckles were not designed to see stress in the locations high steer puts it at.
Looks like you have a nice pile of parts sitting there
Looks like you have a nice pile of parts sitting there
Shameless pic posting.
AND teasing us with a pay button.
Hey, I gave my input about stock knuckles as well...plus I'm a pic whore...sue me
On the knuckle discussion, as mentioned above, GM stock knuckes, if running the steering in the stock location (meaning no high steer) are plenty strong for a long time. I've been running my steering in the stock location ever since I built the truck and has seen 44" boggers, and now on 42" pitbulls, with hydro assist and not had a problem (pic of said truck). Most times you see stock knuckle failure is from running high steer cause the stock knuckles were not designed to see stress in the locations high steer puts it at.
Looks like you have a nice pile of parts sitting there
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I will be running a high steer crossover setup and that was my concern I guess the Reid knuckles will be in my future I’ve also seen knuckle reinforcing kits ? Anyone have any experience with these?
Yeah, the reinforcement kits do just fine. Many have used them and had good results. The trick with those is the welding process. Since you are welding to cast steel, lots of pre-heating is needed to make sure you get good penetration on the welds. There is a bunch of info out there of guys who have done it and the processes they took
Good info on this thread:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/1762505-weld-plating-knuckles.html
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/1762505-weld-plating-knuckles.html
ARB installed with new 5:13 gears forward progress is key !
Another option for beefed up knuckles is Solid Axle Industries. You can sometimes find them for a couple hundred bucks cheaper than the Reid knuckles. They're nodular iron, accept all the standard kingpin parts, are "made with extra material and webbing in critical areas", and the tops are keyed so it takes the stress from turning off the studs (requires their steering arms or ones from Artec) or you can order them without the key and run any of the common aftermarket steering arms. I ran across them when looking at options for my Ford 60 and they seem to have tons of positive feedback on Pirate and other forums.
https://www.solidaxle.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=37&idcategory=10
https://www.solidaxle.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=37&idcategory=10
