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is there a "high steer" kit ic an buy!?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by toyvette81, May 7, 2006.

  1. May 7, 2006
    toyvette81

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    my question is what all do i need for my high steer conversion. whats the cheapest route or can i buy it in a kit?
     
  2. May 7, 2006
    Ghetto Fab.

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    Typicaly you will need to find some flat top knuckles and have at least the pass side milled flat and drilled and tapped. You will then need arms, studs, cone washers and nuts, along with a new tie rod and draglink.

    I am not sure, but I've allways heard that Partsmike has the best prices.
    http://www.partsmikeparts.com/Dana44.htm

    Kevo
     
  3. May 7, 2006
    toyvette81

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    appreciate it, yeah i have been there. i guess thats good prives cinsidering the parts are new.. but too much for me. im jsut gona have to do the old way and reinforce the rods and a droped pitman and if they get bent just bend them back... its just a woods jeep right now
     
  4. May 8, 2006
    Ghetto Fab.

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    It can be done cheaper. I wound up making my own arms, tierod and draglink. I have a few friends that have done the same in different ways. Keep in mind the hard part is getting the arms, everything else is relativley easy to obtain. You will just have to do a lot of research trial and error to find the right parts.

    If you are looking for an off the shelf "kit" then its going to be new parts and expensive. In the long run though it might be easier and possibly cheaper.

    Good luck,
    Kevo
     
  5. May 8, 2006
    revho

    revho $9.00 vanilla malt

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    My front axle is a '78 Wagoneer with Zamboni knuckles, homeade chevy/ford Hysteer arms, turned-down Chevy spindles, Ford hubs and rotors, with Chevy brakes.

    I didnt build this creation, I bought it, but can post pics if ewe's want 'em. it works great, soa with 4" springs on 35's with 5.38 gears, and no steering problems at 55mph....but it doesnt go much faster than that.
     
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