Fat John

I had no intentions of doing it this quick, but after driving it right after the lift install the steering drove me nuts and the steering box was going bad.

I used Off Road Designs kit, when I called for the kit they would not send me the whole thing at once. They will send you the right side steering arm first so you can get measurements from the steering arm to the drop pitman arm. Which according to them was the same length as a chevy. I do recommend getting their drop pitman arm also. Its a 3" drop chevy arm with the same splines as our boxes so it will fit fine. The tie rod ends that are sent are to big for a Sky Jacker drop pitman and a reamer costs just as much as a new pitman arm.

I replaced my factory box with a new one from PSC steering (do right the first time). I used the factory plate on the back side to reinforce the frame. You will have to grind a good chunk off to make it fit inside the frame.

The attached pictures show the drag link at a hard right turn with the steering stops removed. There is plenty of clearence to be had. There are more pics in my readers rigs gallery.

MikeThomas

Thats how it should be done! Do you know what application the steering box comes from to do crossover, or can you use the original?

Ace

John, can you post a link to the place you got the kit? Some crossover setups I've seen won't work with my swaybar, but it looks like this one sets back far enough to clear it.

Tks..

G1625S

www.offroaddesign.com


Cool folks. I got to hang with them a few times when I lived in CO. They know their straight-axle stuff

Fat John

You can use the one that is on your truck right now, I do recommend upgrading to a good aftermarket one. After you take the old one off and move it you won't want to mess with it again. The **** thing is heavy and awkward with out any help.

Fat John

It never occured to me to check but looking at the pictures it may bolt back up. But I don't think you'll be able to flex the suspension.


I really can't tell the difference with mine off.

simplysmn

That kit that they sell is Aweome I put one on my truck and it made a world of a difference in turning even as big as mine is it will out turn most new trucks .


Val

kiszka6911

Which skyjacker front lift springs did you use? 2", 4" or more?

simplysmn

I went with a 8 in lift spring on the front to make it easier to fit my tires on

Fat John

4" skyjackers, they do ride quite well, we have concrete interstates and big expansion joints here. It rides almost as good as my 05.

andyr354

So this most likely won't fit a stock truck, bummer. Would be nice to get some turning radius gains.

Fat John

You need some lift to clear the right side, but if you used a straight drag link it might work. You will always have some concern of the drag link hitting the cross member. The chevy pitman arm pushed the link out far enough to center it in the cross member.

Give ORD a call, they are willing to work with what ever application you have. They did have the best service when I was getting this built.

Just because someone doesn't make doesn't mean it can't be done.

Bookshelf

The chevy guys swear by the ORD stuff. It looks like top notch stuff.

MikeThomas

Was the box relocated at all, or is it in the same location?

simplysmn

same location just no stupid plate to come loose any more it bolts directly to frame .