blazerpro79
1/2 ton status
which is better for which situations? if i am going to lift up to around 12" what kind of steering solutions should i consider? 79k5/350/350/203
CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.
dropped pitman arm vs rasied steering arm
- Thread starter blazerpro79
- Start date
chevyjeff
1/2 ton status
2"-4" drop pitman arm
6"- up crossover steering
the raised arm is pretty much useless imho because it causes bump steer on smaller lifts and bigger lifts need crossover. what does the raised arm work on? boat anchor or paper wieght
6"- up crossover steering
the raised arm is pretty much useless imho because it causes bump steer on smaller lifts and bigger lifts need crossover. what does the raised arm work on? boat anchor or paper wieght
It depends on what axles you have.
IIRC 1/2 & 3/4 ton you can get 2" pitman arm,4" drop drag link, 4" steering arm. & 3" spacer for 13" lift. I would not recommend that much this stuff.
On a dana 60 you are limited to 2" pitman arm, 4" drop drag link, & 3" block for 9" total even though I did run it with 12" springs on my old k5.
On the suburban I have a dana 60 and went with crossover steering because of 12" springs & 1" zero rate pushing the axle forward.
IIRC 1/2 & 3/4 ton you can get 2" pitman arm,4" drop drag link, 4" steering arm. & 3" spacer for 13" lift. I would not recommend that much this stuff.
On a dana 60 you are limited to 2" pitman arm, 4" drop drag link, & 3" block for 9" total even though I did run it with 12" springs on my old k5.
On the suburban I have a dana 60 and went with crossover steering because of 12" springs & 1" zero rate pushing the axle forward.
i second the crossover and hydro for the big tires. stay away from the stock setup in any form.
JIMs70K25
1/2 ton status
bolt it to the frame and use it as a giant tow hook.
MTMike
1/2 ton status
ratzila said:
I have this exact setup that was on my '81 when I bought itand it's not that good at all. It "works" for street use, but on the trail there is pretty poor steering control.
I'm taking the lift and steering setup out and selling it here in the next month or so, putting 6" instead of 12" springs and going for crossover steering
joefl
1/2 ton status
go crossover best thing i ever did
