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Post by chasone64 on Nov 20, 2005 13:04:30 GMT -5
Well I'm tired of the wondering on the road, and the inability to turn in certain situations, so I'm looking into a crossover steering setup for my 10bolt.
I can get the parts from Sky mfg. for around $400, but I need a 2wd steering box & pass. side flat top knuckle.
They will swap me an unmachined one(knuckle) for one cut & tapped for $40.
I need to look into what I get for the $400, I can make the crossover tie-rod, and can have the arm made also for a lot less.
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Post by thecountrykid on Nov 21, 2005 20:54:13 GMT -5
I'm with you! $400.00 sounds like a lot. A few months ago there was a set of high steer arms on PS for $75, I found a guy on ebay that wants (I think $50-60 per arm.  |
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Post by chasone64 on Nov 22, 2005 3:02:51 GMT -5
There are a few parts to it- Pitman arm - $55(might be able to get used J.Y. one) Steering arm - $150  And the long drag link - $95(not including ends) Link ends - $100/set(H.D. Spicer ends) I plan on searching for the best price over the winter, as this will be a summer job. |
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Post by chasone64 on Jan 9, 2006 12:21:08 GMT -5
Got a set of knuckles comming... ;D
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Post by thecountrykid on Jan 13, 2006 14:45:11 GMT -5
I am not sure If it will work but the older FSj's use a GM steering box, and if you get a stock pitmen arm off of a 1993 or newer grand Cherokee it has a about a 4" drop on it. ;D Not sure if any of this will work for your truck, but hey it maybe worth checking into.
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Post by chasone64 on Jan 14, 2006 10:16:57 GMT -5
Hew thanks I didn't know that!!
I have to get the same king of box, they made two diff. fittings. I think they switched around 81-82??
And yes I will need a drop pitman arm!!
I also think I will get a new steering shaft - something with ujoints.
Or make on like I did with my '77 Dodge-
slip shaft from a cherokee & ujoints top & bottom...
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Post by thecountrykid on Jan 15, 2006 20:56:03 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]SIDE VIEW[/glow] With stock wagoneer pitman arm  |
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Post by thecountrykid on Jan 15, 2006 21:00:05 GMT -5
'89 cherokee with the same box, Stock pitman arm ( A Grand Cherokee's pitman arm is about 1" lower than this one).  |
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Post by thecountrykid on Jan 15, 2006 21:02:35 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Other side FSJ box[/glow] with a 4" drop pitman arm.  |
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Post by thecountrykid on Jan 15, 2006 21:04:51 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Pump[/glow] Stock GM pump  |
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Post by thecountrykid on Jan 15, 2006 21:05:26 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]TOP View[/glow]  |
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Post by chasone64 on Jan 16, 2006 1:32:32 GMT -5
That looks like the one. I will have to see it in person, and check the fittings. I will have to look into it, but I think the FSJ pitman arm will work. But I believe a drop one will be better - less chance of the tie rod/crossmember hitting.
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Post by chasone64 on Jun 14, 2006 7:29:43 GMT -5
ok so now I'm looking. I need a 2wd steering box for an older chevy - pre '80.
I have someone who will machine the knuckles for me.
And I am leaning towards getting the "kit" from Skymfg...
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