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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 07:11 AM
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Crossover steering on a 2wd?

After a brief search I still have no answers. My question is what would be stopping me from fabbing a xover steering setup on my d350. I want to simplify that stock setup and xover helped my 4x4 so much. I just feel like there might be a reason it's not sold as a kit. Does the independent suspension cause some kind of crazy bump steer scenario or death wobble? I'm not an engineer but it doesn't seem like it would be out of the question. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 07:23 AM
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There isn't room to install the crossover on a 2wd. Even a 4wd would need 3" or so minimum lift
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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The wd system is pretty close to to crossover.
With a solid rod attached to both spindles it would cause some pretty wild steering in put of there own. The control arms move in a much smaller radius than the tie rod. with this going on on both sides. what a wild ride
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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If you want to change the steering system, and not afraid to cut and weld, maybe try fabbing up a rack and pinion steering system.
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by thrashingcows
If you want to change the steering system, and not afraid to cut and weld, maybe try fabbing up a rack and pinion steering system.
This^^^

Rack in my little 3rd gen is great.
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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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This^^^

Rack in my little 3rd gen is great.
Is there a rack and pinion capable of handling a 3/4 or 1 ton truck?
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Old Nov 16, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Angry Johnny
Is there a rack and pinion capable of handling a 3/4 or 1 ton truck?
Our '05 2wd 2500 has rack and pinion. I would think a 3500 would be the same.
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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R&P would be pretty trick!
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Old Nov 23, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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The rack would be cool. Maybe an option when the box fails
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