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ericpost · 07-23-2009, 09:44 PM

Just installed cross over w/hi steer and have one issue I thought I'd run by you guys. When I turn all the way to the right the tierod hits the D60 spring mount plate (which is wider due to axle ubolts going over the diff housing) on the passenger side. When I turn all the way to the left it over rotates and binds up on the knuckles which puts some stress on the frame. After thinking about it the only thing I can come up with is the pitman arm is too long which creates the over rotation situation.... Any other ideas?

And of course like any proud dad here is a pic.... elevated tierod makes the axle look great! I also included a pic of the trimmed up rear..

skchevota · 07-24-2009, 12:31 AM

Who made the hi steer arms? Is ther any other choises of holes. It sounds like the arms a a tad on the short side, causing the over steer situation and also causing the center link to contact the spring plate. Nice blazer by the way!!!

Burt4x4 · 07-24-2009, 09:43 AM

I have Crossover/highsteer made by WFOconcepts.com, Trevor is the owner. Great guy to work with...
Anyway I had 3 different pitman arms until I got the right one. It comes from a Full size Jeep Wrangler and Trevor made the hole bigger to fit the bigger TRE.

Here is the GM one I started with, you can see it was way to long for my setup. I have a very low lift so not much room for highsteer.

So it took some back and forth with WFO sending me parts and me sending back what did not work but we finnaly got a working solution on my 72K5.

I also run Hydro Assist

Get some pics of your arms and send them to whoever made them and see what kind of help they can offer.

ericpost · 07-24-2009, 09:22 PM

The entire kit came from Harsh Terrain. So far they have been great to work with, the cost was very reasonable, and the stuff was very well made... even came with a ARP studkit!

The amount of over steer is almost non-consequential but I figure I should dial it in. After sitting in front of the truck for about an hour tonight just thinking about it I have to say the problem has to be the pitman arm length, actually looks to be about the same as BURT4X4 except I have a bigger lift so I have some angle to play with.

84 400 · 07-25-2009, 02:27 AM

my guess would also be pitman arm.

**kwmech** · 07-25-2009, 12:16 PM

The measurement form the center of the pittman to the center of the tie rod hole should be the same as the steering arm center lines (from the ball joint to the tie rod end hole)

*mickeymouse* · 07-25-2009, 05:39 PM

Did you set the steering stops?

cobinder · 07-27-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickeymouse

Did you set the steering stops?

second that one.

07-23-2009, 09:44 PM	#1
ericpost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 141	Cross Over with Hi steer Just installed cross over w/hi steer and have one issue I thought I'd run by you guys. When I turn all the way to the right the tierod hits the D60 spring mount plate (which is wider due to axle ubolts going over the diff housing) on the passenger side. When I turn all the way to the left it over rotates and binds up on the knuckles which puts some stress on the frame. After thinking about it the only thing I can come up with is the pitman arm is too long which creates the over rotation situation.... Any other ideas? And of course like any proud dad here is a pic.... elevated tierod makes the axle look great! I also included a pic of the trimmed up rear.. Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy, 350, sm465 np205 (getting a face lift) 64 Nova SS, 327 SC & gassed, TH350. (blowed it up) 84 HD FX frame,80 FL tins, evo with 85hp/90tq (wifes bike) 96 HD FatBoy evo with 102hp/100tq (mine!) KEEP NOTHING STOCK!

07-24-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Cross Over with Hi steer Who made the hi steer arms? Is ther any other choises of holes. It sounds like the arms a a tad on the short side, causing the over steer situation and also causing the center link to contact the spring plate. Nice blazer by the way!!!

07-24-2009, 09:43 AM	#3
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Cross Over with Hi steer I have Crossover/highsteer made by WFOconcepts.com, Trevor is the owner. Great guy to work with... Anyway I had 3 different pitman arms until I got the right one. It comes from a Full size Jeep Wrangler and Trevor made the hole bigger to fit the bigger TRE. Here is the GM one I started with, you can see it was way to long for my setup. I have a very low lift so not much room for highsteer. So it took some back and forth with WFO sending me parts and me sending back what did not work but we finnaly got a working solution on my 72K5. I also run Hydro Assist Get some pics of your arms and send them to whoever made them and see what kind of help they can offer. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

07-24-2009, 09:22 PM	#4
ericpost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 141	Re: Cross Over with Hi steer The entire kit came from Harsh Terrain. So far they have been great to work with, the cost was very reasonable, and the stuff was very well made... even came with a ARP studkit! The amount of over steer is almost non-consequential but I figure I should dial it in. After sitting in front of the truck for about an hour tonight just thinking about it I have to say the problem has to be the pitman arm length, actually looks to be about the same as BURT4X4 except I have a bigger lift so I have some angle to play with. __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy, 350, sm465 np205 (getting a face lift) 64 Nova SS, 327 SC & gassed, TH350. (blowed it up) 84 HD FX frame,80 FL tins, evo with 85hp/90tq (wifes bike) 96 HD FatBoy evo with 102hp/100tq (mine!) KEEP NOTHING STOCK!

07-25-2009, 02:27 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Cross Over with Hi steer my guess would also be pitman arm. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

07-25-2009, 12:16 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,463	Re: Cross Over with Hi steer The measurement form the center of the pittman to the center of the tie rod hole should be the same as the steering arm center lines (from the ball joint to the tie rod end hole)

07-25-2009, 05:39 PM	#7
mickeymouse Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Where ever the Navy sends me. Posts: 116	Re: Cross Over with Hi steer Did you set the steering stops?



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