bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
is it possible to move the front axle forward with a zerorate and still safetly use the stock push-pull steering?
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zero rate question
- Thread starter bigbadchev84
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personally i dont see why not... you just have to adjust the link..... forget the proper term... draglink?
YZEATER
1/2 ton status
however far you move the axle forward is how far your have to shorten the draglink. if you have crappy steering now, it's only going to get worse as you shorten the draglink.
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
anyone have 1st hand experience?
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
well i can live with the push-pull, just wanted to know if it is functional at all? my truck just looks funny and needs the tires moved forward
UseYourBlinker
1 ton status
I have zero rates with 4" BDS springs. I moved the axle an 1.5" forword. The steering is worse. I basically have no steering to the left. This is just a temp setup till I get a 60 and crossover.
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
allright thanks, i guess that is out of the question then
Citizen Rider
1/2 ton status
The shortening of the arm means less turning ability. There is less to push and pull basicly.
mostwanted
1/2 ton status
I asked this question in regards to 52's. Boy, did I feel flamed. My reasoning was that the 52 swap moves the axle forward 1.5". If I install the zero rate to move the axle 1.5" back, this should correct this problem. Don't get me wrong, I realize that a crossover would be ideal, but for now I can live with push/pull. In the future, I will go with crossover. A friend of mine installed 54's in the front, and retains the stock push- pull stearing.
