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Steering correction?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by outlaw5.9, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. Jul 31, 2009
    outlaw5.9

    outlaw5.9 New Member

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    I have recently installed a 2.5" Rough Country spings and warrior shackles on the '63 netting approximatley 3.25" of lift. I need to know what you all have utalized to correct the steering. I could correct it by screwing out the ball joints, but I feel that would accentuate the bump steer. What do you all recommend?
     
  2. Jul 31, 2009
    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    Correct the steering?:?
     
  3. Jul 31, 2009
    timgr

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    I think he means that the tie rods from the bell crank to the knuckles are effectively shorter when the angle is increased.

    The best solution is to get a single-piece tie rod between the knuckles, Then use a single tie rod from the bell crank to the knuckle. Adjust the lengths of the tie rods to center the steering and give you the right toe-in. There are a couple of ways to do this - either with a Jeepster tie rod end with a second hole for the steering link, or with a two-hole knuckle on the right side (from an early wagon or truck).

    All that angle from the bell crank to the knuckles will make for terrible bump steer, so you really have to go to the one-piece setup with any significant lift.
     
  4. Aug 2, 2009
    outlaw5.9

    outlaw5.9 New Member

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    Would the tie rod flip kit from goferit offroad be a viable option or is there a reason it would not work.
     
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