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Originally Posted by johnnywagon
I have an all steel passenger side steering arm, Im just thinking abount connecting it to the knuckle with more than the 4 studs. Burt, I borrowed a picture of yours to show what Im thinking. (I know its the wrong side, but you get the idea).
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There are lots of folks on Pirate that have done that. If you can weld cast properly, go for it. They also do double shear steering links now.
After market knuckles made by Reid Racing use a fifth hole in the knuckle:
http://www.reidracing.biz/DANA60.php
I've never had one come off, if I lock tight them and do the preventative maintenance. I'll go with Reid knuckles when I break my stockers...
Frame cracking is common with the push pull type steering found on our stock 4x4 trucks. It's allot of force that causes bump steer. If the bolts on the frame loosen, it's more of a problem. As indicated, crossover steering can certainly help that, as does correct steering geometry. Most frame crack happen when the steering linkages bind.
Overall, what size tire are you running? What sort of wheeling do you do? Do you have a steering maintenance program?