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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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steering idea?

Ive been tossing this idea around a lil bit and would like some opinions on how you think it would work. my stock drag link is worn and my steering is jacked up from the lift so i figured this could corret my problems without goin to full blown crossover?
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Looks good, if you have appropriate joints on each end that won't bind.

Obviously, the further toward the passenger tire that you put the attachement point, the better benefit you'll receive.

Eric...
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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my plan is a hd tie rod end on pitman side, and a good heim joint on tie rod side . im goin to put the bracket as close to the pass side as clearances allow
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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has anybody ever done a steering setup like this?
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Crossover would be easier
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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the problem i have with xover is i dont think i have the clearance on the springs and crossmember( i built myspring with f150 rear springs so its a taller pack ),it just dosnt look like i have the room. and my buddy has good steel and a badass tig welder for the bracketry all i need is the joints and to figure out how to get the pitman toclear
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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How Much lift do you have ?you can get away with 4 in Pictures of truck would help also if possible
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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i have about 4-5 inches but its a very tall leaf pack with very little arch
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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im not sure why but i cant figger out how to put my pics up on this thread but i have 3 pics on page 2 of the before and after thread
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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You have Plenty of room to go crossover
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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See this thread from the sticky for crossover, it shouldnt be a problem with your setup.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...t-t291427.html
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