Solid axle guys....shocks??

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

hey Dan, I think I can help as I am running the same setup but with stock leafs. You WILL experience bump steer with the stock drag link in a lowered application.

My route to lessen this issue was to have Sid reverse the taper on the steering arm end which will enable me to install the drag link from the bottom instead of the top. This will help to level the drag link to horizontal but creates another problem. You will need to have/make an adjustable drag link to center the steering wheel because the new angle will cause the wheel to be cocked to one side.

I also had Sid taper the tie rod hole in the steering arm from the bottom so the tie rod will clearance my leaf springs. This may or may not be necessary with monoleafs or posie super slides.

Feel free to call me a dumbschit, but why couldn't I just remove/replace the steering wheel to re-center it?

I'm sure I must be missing something?