Is it stupid...To run a steering block??

[broncoman6524]

Running a D44, 8 inches of lift, I already have the raised steering arm. But I still don't have the proper geometry.

I'm planning on running cross-over in due time, but my friend has this for $30 and it would be nice for now.

Also, would it be stupid to run Grade 8 bolts, rather than studs/nuts? Assuming I'm still using the conical washers.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Steering arm blocks put a TON of leverage on the studs/bolts and it's not a good idea. The best bet is to find a proper dropped pitman arm along with the raised steering arm to get the geometry correct.

 

[sweetk30]

go drop pitman arm first.

but best is crossover.

dont run the block on any of them .

 

[thatK30guy]

I have a Skyjacker 6" raised steering arm. It looks like the 4" arm with the 2" steering block under it but its all one piece casting. I will sell it but we have to take it to PM's due to selling rules not applicable to the Garage.

 

[Randy92782]

I would say dropped pitman arm as well. I think they're less than $100 and are worth it to not break a bolt. I have to buy one myself

 

[broncoman6524]

I was not aware they had drop pitman arms available, I did a quick search and all I found was the raised steering arms?

Anybody have a link?

 

[Randy92782]

Well I was wrong. Little more than $100 but I found this one. Probably can find them cheaper if ya search around though

http://www.jackit.com/store/supercart.cgi?s=skj_ca50

 

[sweetk30]

and the resale value is around 3/4 of new price on the droped arms also.

 

[trukker]

I put a 10" superlift kit on a buddy of mines truck. the kit came with a dropped steering link and a block

 

[sweetk30]

drop link sucks worse than block.

 

[trukker]

Thats what I tried to tell him but he was too cheap to go with crossover

 

[Russell]

x2 on the dropped drag link... I have one on the K5 and it makes for some odd steering characteristics...

 

[yellowK20]

Dropped drglinks suck the big one I'd never use one again.

As for the block....I've used them before with a raised arm and beat on it pretty hard with no issues Mine have had longer studs not bolts.

IMHO , I'd say Crossover, Pitman Arm/Steering arm,Block/Steering arm,Draglink/steering Arm