84 K20 Steering Issue

[84chevy4x4]

I have my 84 k20 lifted 6" and my steering consists of just a raised arm for a 4-6" lift. Issue is I'm turning 39" tires and my drag link isn't parallel. When I turn it creaks and pops. Anyone else ever had this issue? Should I try a drop pitman arm? The drag link is brand new
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[dieseltech]

not to insult but has it been greased?

[84chevy4x4]

My draglink is adjustable but it's a heavy duty stock upgrade so it's straight not bent like the rough country one. Wouldn't the rough country drag link plus the raised arm give me to much of a drop/raise and make my steering negative (axle side of draglink higher than the pitman arm?
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[dieseltech]

the cracking and popping might be from the end joints being at the end of their flex. I had a similar issue with mine. the "Z" style from rough country keeps the ball joints level and allows them to rotate through their full range of motion

[84chevy4x4]

That's what I was thinking I'm just trying to eliminate possible solutions because I just spent 140 bucks on this heavy duty replacement lol so another 70 for rough country's arm kinda sucks. Buy these older gm pickups sort of had crappy steering from
The get go. I'd like to go crossover one day but with college starting tomorrow that will be out of the question for at least the next 4 years
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[84chevy4x4]

Didn't see the first reply yes it was greased haha it sounds as though it isn't but I packer both ends full via grease fittings before install
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[dieseltech]

ya its just one of those things you have to ask. the new draglink would be way cheaper than the crossover steering. you can always throw the old link on ebay or craigs list.... might not get full pop for it but might offset the cost of the z style link.....

[84chevy4x4]

Your right. Maybe I will give that rough country link a shot. I need to brace the steering box too before it decides to come unglued. The truck actually has 9" under it with a 6+3 body. I don't run it in the woods bc I just redid it through high school . But even driving normal it scares me turning 39.5 tsl'S
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[dieseltech]

I can imagine.... mine gets a bit dicey with the 37's when I catch the ruts in the road from the bigrigs. make sure you have a good steering stabilizer as well. helps with the wander too.

[84chevy4x4]

I don't have much wander given my castor sucks because I have 4 degree pinion shims under my front leafs. I have a dual stacked rancho stabilizer on my front end. It's not bad to drive but it sounds like my tires catch my fenders when rolling through a parking lot making a turn. But it's the drag link, or atleast that's what I could see.
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[84chevy4x4]

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That's her
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[dieseltech]

probably does.... I found with the stock draglink it would turn tighter one way than the other. steering wheel wasn't centered either. you can always get a buddy to check clearance while you wheel it lock to lock.

[dieseltech]

Originally Posted by 84chevy4x4

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That's her
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damn.... love the orange....been tossing it around for my truck too

[84chevy4x4]

Well I adjusted the stock drag link enough to where my steering wheel was upright again but it still pops regardless
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[84chevy4x4]

Thanks bud, she was built in the driveway for 2.5 years. The truck in my avatar is the same truck. That was before she got the makeover.
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[dieseltech]

looks good!!! trying to find a pic of mine

[dieseltech]

heres mine still needs a lot of work but its coming

[84chevy4x4]

Needs a lot of work? Hell I'd run er just like that it looks good haha I like the 6" and 37 look its got enough tire to give it some attitude. You got my approval
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[dieseltech]

heres another one

[dieseltech]

Originally Posted by 84chevy4x4

Needs a lot of work? Hell I'd run er just like that it looks good haha I like the 6" and 37 look its got enough tire to give it some attitude. You got my approval
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Thanks I have a new box for it now and I have to replace a section for frame (Canadian road salt)re arch the rear springs and splash some paint on it too..... toying of putting a 6.5t diesel in to too..... its actually a toss between satan black burgundy or orange..... all satan of course

[84chevy4x4]

Now that my orange trucks finished I'd like to find one about as nice as yours and not quite as high as mine and run it without being afraid. My orange truck every time I'm out in town I get a few new paint chips n stuff. It's part of the game though.
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[dieseltech]

ya that's why im not going for a show room finish....did up an old cutlass a few years back....and that was a huge issue for me too

[84chevy4x4]

You got a plan ha. Mine was base cleared using valspar brand 69 Chevy orange ( hugger orange)
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[dieseltech]

whats the interior like? my truck is the wrangler model.... made here in Canada for the Canadian market. basic cab no air or windows.

[84chevy4x4]

Mine is a silverado as far as I know. It's not an air cab. I'm running a black dash with factory gauges and a 3.5" tach on my column. Factory recovered black bench seat and black carpet kit. I left the headliner out bc we painted inside the cab so roof is orange
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