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Old 02-07-2014, 11:04 AM   #7
Gregsenne
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Location: southwest ohio
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Re: Lifted steering arm height

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Originally Posted by imjeff View Post
but I'd be concerned with a block over 4". They usually have an add-a-leaf and a 4" block.
The 6” kit I got from my buddy only had a 4” block, and he didn’t have the add-a-leaf any more, but I had a different truck with a homemade looking steel 6” block, which is what I used. The truck drives very rough.

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR View Post
You absolutely "have to" adjust the drag-link (longer) to get the steering wheel back centered.
Since it is too short now, you lose turning radius to the right, which is the way you need to turn the sharpest anyway. That is why everyone notices it.
You may notice that it turns more to the left, but that is not helpful

Also, be prepared with some PB Blaster (or other lube of your choice), they can be a bit rough to adjust....unless the previous owner let a gearbox leak go for years, that helps
Thanks, I will adjust the drag link. Thankfully I just put it together last summer, so it shouldn’t be that hard to adjust. I’ve never noticed that turning left has more radius than right, they seem the same (awful). I’ll pay attention to that next time I drive it, though.
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