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Beefy Dana 60 Steering options @ Ruffsutff... For those Toys on Tons ;-)

Discussion in 'Deals & Coupons' started by Dan Fredrickson, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Mar 19, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Dan Fredrickson

    Dan Fredrickson [OP] Steel Hauler

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    Big bad-ass steering is sort of our mantra here at Ruffstuff.

    We are proud to offer a wide variety of HEAVY DUTY
    steering options for KINGPIN 60s!


    First, we have stout high-steer arms that use a threaded
    pre-load adjuster for those who are going spring-less.


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    These arms feature GM 1-Ton TRE taper for the tie-rod holes, and a larger reamed hole to
    support the high angle drag link ends that allow your axle to travel further
    without binding or exceeding the maximum angle of the DLEs.

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    We ALSO have arms that go over a stock spring cap for those folks wanting to keep the pre-load springs.

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    *Note, these are an earlier design, and come with Standard TRE Reaming in both tie-rod and drag link locations.
    This of course is easily reamed out, or drilled for heim joint use.

    Both styles of high-steer arms are drilled for after-market 5-stud knuckles,
    however they work just fine with factory 4-stud knuckles, the 5th hole is just empty.
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    Now lets talk about how we can link all the moving pieces together,
    We offer the same 3 different styles in both spring and springless:

    1- Cross-over - in this kit you would be using factory TRE locations on the knuckles to attach the tie-rod, and it would come with one highsteer arm for the passenger side knuckle to attach the Drag link, as well as a new king pin cap on the driver side knuckle.

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    2- Cross-over + High-Steer - This comes with high steer arms for both knuckles, and you would connect both the drag link, and the tie-rod to them. Big benefit of moving the tie-rod up, and out of harms way (as long as you have the clearance to oil-pan and frame).

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    3- High-steer Y-Link - This kit attaches the tie-rod to both high-steer arms, however the drag link connects to a tapered hole on the Tie-rod itself (instead of all the way to the knuckle). This is often a benefit for narrower vehicles with link suspension, that have a shorter pan-hard bar, the shorter drag link helps with steering geometry and bump-steer.

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    You can find all of these kits, as well as individuals or packs of D60 accessories right here:

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  2. Jul 30, 2018 at 9:32 AM
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    Dan Fredrickson

    Dan Fredrickson [OP] Steel Hauler

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    The right steering angles make all the difference! give us a holler if you want any pointers on picking the right one!
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2018 at 3:03 AM
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    Ravnikar610

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    I have tons of steering issues with my 2016 Tacoma (bump steer and wandering all the time) and this really peaks my interest. Have you had this on a 3rd gen? I see that some fab is required but I'm just wondering how much.

    Is this primarily an upgrade for high speed off roading and big oversized tires? I'm new to this so I just don't really know haha.
     
  4. Aug 10, 2018 at 3:09 AM
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    Timbo's Customs

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    2019 f250 6”lift 37s deleted 1997 T4r, tons and 4ds
    1997 t4r has super duty axles, 5.13s locked front and rear. 3 link front with 14" kings. Rear 63s.
    You don’t have a Dana 60 which is a solid front axle. Your issues won’t be fixed by this product.
     
  5. Aug 10, 2018 at 3:11 AM
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    Ravnikar610

    Ravnikar610 Well-Known Member

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    :facepalm:thank you
     

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