Steering
 

Hey everyone, we would like to get your opinions on a steering set up for our 66 k20. We switched out the old axle for a dana 60. Were in the process of rebuilding the axle now and would like your opinions on a steering set up for the truck. Were not planning on doing a lot of 4 wheeling. Maybe just a little. We Would like to go down the highway without any problems. Thanks for your input, evan396/Dave.

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We went the crossover steering route on D60. Use it pretty much same as what you're wanting. It steers great with no issues on highway even at 75 mph. You can see what we did here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 post #21,23 & 28.

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I also was gonna say crossover steering...

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Thanks, do you have any suggestions on what crossover kit to get.

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Offroaddesign.com has good stuff. I got my kit from DIY4x.com, they have awesome stuff too.

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2 top companys to deal with for gm truck stuff and GREAT customer service . :metal:

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I got mine from ord....great folks to deal with....

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Can't help you with the steering, but wanted to know about your front springs and shackles.

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Those are the original shackles and springs, the springs were redone at a local spring shop. Had my brother machine new pins for the front. Will have to pull the pins out after we get everything all mocked up and get them surfaced hardened .

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If no longer needed, please consider offering old removed parts for sale to other members. Some, like those k20 front drums are unobtanium and may make the difference in keeping another old truck on the road.
Good luck with your project.
Tom
BTW love the rolling jack stand setup you made, think I'm going to steal that idea.

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Are you gonna run a sway bar ? How much lift ?

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Going to do a little research on a sway bar, I think you need to have one on the front and the rear. Any advice would be appreciated. And we are not planning to lift it at this point, just going to run the stock suspension for now.

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Just my opinion but you dont need crossover

You cant run it with a sway bar anyway

You have options with the pitman arm and drag link to keep geometry as close to stock as possible

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If you're not going to lift it, keep it stock on the steering. It works great that way and will drive good with the swaybar on it.