1970 K-20 lifted - steering & pittman arm question

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You realize a Dana60 gives an inch of lift over the Dana44, right? You will be 7" over stock with a 6" lift. Just another inch, but puts you near what is best for 8"...almost double 4" lift. I've only gone 6", other than with Rockwells, but crossover steering is probably what I would do. I've had 6" trucks go down the road as good as stock on factory steering and 4" arm, so not could be ok. It's worth a try before dropping the coin on crossover

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Originally Posted by special-K

You realize a Dana60 gives an inch of lift over the Dana44, right? You will be 7" over stock with a 6" lift. Just another inch, but puts you near what is best for 8"...almost double 4" lift. I've only gone 6", other than with Rockwells, but crossover steering is probably what I would do. I've had 6" trucks go down the road as good as stock on factory steering and 4" arm, so not could be ok. It's worth a try before dropping the coin on crossover

No idea. The other 71 K20 I had was completely stock so I never had to worry about stuff like this.

I'll check out that page, thanks!

Sheesh so ya drop 400 bones on a kit and then you also need a new steering box and pitman arm. (what are the odds the box is shot anyway? I'd say pretty good.) Not loving my first lifted truck experience so far. But after the pain in the wallet it will be good times.