steering options

[1BEATK5]

i currently have ord x-over/highsteer, and stock length 6" springs

i want to move my front axle forward atleast an inch, if not more. but with the current setup, i cant. the drag link will rub the tie rod. especially when the right side suspension moves up.

what are the best options? i really dont want to buy all new steering just to move the axle ahead. but i also dont want the tie rod in harms way.

move the tie rod to the rear and buy all new stuff?

i dont have hydro assist- i havent needed it. or maybe i do and just dont realize it.

any other suggestions?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Move the steering box forward on the frame

 

[gotblazers]

ooooooooor full hydro

 

[1BEATK5]

Move the steering box forward on the frame

smart ass.
you guys interested in making a double ended arm? that works with your cuurent stuff?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

smart ass.
you guys interested in making a double ended arm? that works with your cuurent stuff?

I wasn't being a smart ass, if you want to move your axle forward significantly that's pretty much what you're in for. How far do you want to move it?

 

[1BEATK5]

I wasn't being a smart ass, if you want to move your axle forward significantly that's pretty much what you're in for. How far do you want to move it?

i know you arent being an ass. it was just such a simple yet efficient answer.

im thinking 2-3" inch range. not somthing too abnormal. it just doesnt look like i can really move it at all currently.

 

[K85 Octane]

or sleeve your tierod and move it back to stock location, sucker is SUPER strong after welding up a second pipe around it

 

[NorCal_Chris]

Astro van box with pitman in front instead?

 

[owenst7]

Where's it contacting? The top of the drag link near the pitman arm?

Run a smaller drop pitman and/or a longer steering arm...A forward-pitman steering box is a good solution though. With the stock boxes, even with the axle in the stock location, the ideal length for pitman and steering arm is something around 6.5" (memory is probably a little off) to make the drag link parallel to the axle on the lateral axis. Even with a shorter common pitman arm, you usually still end up with the box side of the drag link further back even when the axle is still in stock location.

 

[1BEATK5]

they are close near the rt steering arm.

im going on vacation till next tuesday, so when i gate back i will roll the truck out of the gayrage and take a few pics and get more ideas.

im liking the astro van idea, i might look into that.