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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Boise, Idaho
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Re: Steering issues on lowered straigh axle
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First look at centering the box as a starting point. The drag link angle, that's a toughie, shortening the pitman arm, bending the steering arm down on the spindle (not a good idea) raising the steering box is another fix. Or of course getting a dropped axle (sold one a while ago, sorry) and putting the springs where they belong. Brian
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Re: Steering issues on lowered straigh axle
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They would have one on each spring. The degree would be determined by the shim "wedge". They are available in many different degrees. I can't imagine putting one on one side and not the other, that makes no sense to me. I have to assume the spring would just bend and equal it out both sides being the same. Brian
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: calgary alberta
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Re: Steering issues on lowered straigh axle
fix the kingpin issue. fix the drag link issue, fix the steering box issue. get an alignment. THEN drive it. remember there are others on the road who would like to see tomorrow so get it right before it goes wrong.
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Bakersfield California
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Re: Steering issues on lowered straigh axle
Try contacting sids dropped axles he knows everything there is to know on the dropped axle and steering on these trucks. I bought his arm for my truck to prevent bumpster. It mounts the ball joint under the steering arm instead of on top leveling it out preventing the bump steer. I have to give credit to Dubie for helping g me out a long time ago. Like he said he's done exactly what you need it sounds like. He's very helpful and explains everything. There's a bunch on here that knows what your dealing with they will get it figured out.
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