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6869704X4 · 02-19-2003, 12:42 PM

My Xover steering is coming together OK. I got a pitman arm from a 70s fullsize jeep something. Im a little tight on clearance, about 1/4 inch, but I plan on trying it untill I can find a wrangler pitman arm. What do yall think?

6869704X4 · 02-19-2003, 12:47 PM

Here is the right side steering arm from Shakerbuilt. I got the arm and stud kit for $110 delivered. Tim tapered the hole to fit the large tie rod end. Same size as the drag link ends.

Dale DuBose · 02-19-2003, 12:55 PM

Looks good. I have to do the same thing. Is that a d44 or a corp 10bolt? Did you already have the flat top knuckle or did you have to swap one in?

Pont · 02-19-2003, 01:52 PM

Looks awesome. Brings back memories of when I did my crossover steering.

TX_Mudder · 02-19-2003, 10:29 PM

You need a better pitman arm.
Order a Superlift #1104 - it's less than $50 from 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers. It is dropped a fair amount and is very beefy. It will clear the frame MUCH better.

I bought a Dana 60 xover steering arm from Tim and it rocks - I'm glad you like your arm too. He does good stuff.

What are you doing about the crossmember? Clearancing it?
-- Mike

6869704X4 · 02-19-2003, 11:29 PM

TX Mudder, Thanks man I'll check it out. Tim recommended some 70s Ford trucks too. I got my draglink from him today. Looks great. I really like dealing with him.
No clearance problem on the xmember. 67-72s had thiers further back in the frame. You can barely see mine behind the old bumpstop.
Checked out your site, tough lookig truck.
Dale, its a 1970 44 but the knuckles were newer. And yes they were flat top.
Pont, thanks, your truck was one of the inspirations and examples I used.

TX_Mudder · 02-19-2003, 11:43 PM

For a pick of the pitman arm installed check out

http://coloradok5.com/hydroassist.shtml

Tha's a write up on ram assist, but in the opening pic you can see the pitman arm clearly. It's the same one I have, the 1104.

The problem with a junkyard Ford ones are that even IF you find one that offers an OK amount of drop, you still have to have it reamed. The 1104 has the proper ream, the rights splines for the 2wd steering box, and has good drop. And all for less than $50.

Good luck with finishing the crossover - I think you'll really like it.

-- Mike

6869704X4 · 02-20-2003, 12:05 AM

That is a stout arm. I might have to get one.
I got a reamer(impersonating a rich person on the internet one night). hehe
Was thinking about going with the bigger tie rod ends for the the knuckles too. Just have to buy the tubing and left hand tap.

Pont · 02-20-2003, 02:25 AM

6869704x4, your gonna love the crossover steering, it's so much better than stock, you'll feel the difference first time out.

Good job, keep us posted.........

Rob

8mag · 02-20-2003, 06:48 AM

how much lift do you need to run the crossover. i have about 3" now, is that enough.

6869704X4 · 02-21-2003, 11:36 AM

I would think 3" inches is enough. Thats 4" on mine.

02-19-2003, 12:47 PM	#2
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Here is the right side steering arm from Shakerbuilt. I got the arm and stud kit for $110 delivered. Tim tapered the hole to fit the large tie rod end. Same size as the drag link ends. Attached Images __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

02-19-2003, 12:55 PM	#3
Dale DuBose Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 27	Looks good. I have to do the same thing. Is that a d44 or a corp 10bolt? Did you already have the flat top knuckle or did you have to swap one in? __________________ I need all the help I can get.

02-19-2003, 01:52 PM	#4
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Looks awesome. Brings back memories of when I did my crossover steering. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-19-2003, 10:29 PM	#5
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	You need a better pitman arm. Order a Superlift #1104 - it's less than $50 from 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers. It is dropped a fair amount and is very beefy. It will clear the frame MUCH better. I bought a Dana 60 xover steering arm from Tim and it rocks - I'm glad you like your arm too. He does good stuff. What are you doing about the crossmember? Clearancing it? -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

02-19-2003, 11:29 PM	#6
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	TX Mudder, Thanks man I'll check it out. Tim recommended some 70s Ford trucks too. I got my draglink from him today. Looks great. I really like dealing with him. No clearance problem on the xmember. 67-72s had thiers further back in the frame. You can barely see mine behind the old bumpstop. Checked out your site, tough lookig truck. Dale, its a 1970 44 but the knuckles were newer. And yes they were flat top. Pont, thanks, your truck was one of the inspirations and examples I used. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

02-19-2003, 12:42 PM	#1
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	cross over steering My Xover steering is coming together OK. I got a pitman arm from a 70s fullsize jeep something. Im a little tight on clearance, about 1/4 inch, but I plan on trying it untill I can find a wrangler pitman arm. What do yall think? Attached Images __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

02-19-2003, 11:43 PM	#7
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	For a pick of the pitman arm installed check out http://coloradok5.com/hydroassist.shtml Tha's a write up on ram assist, but in the opening pic you can see the pitman arm clearly. It's the same one I have, the 1104. The problem with a junkyard Ford ones are that even IF you find one that offers an OK amount of drop, you still have to have it reamed. The 1104 has the proper ream, the rights splines for the 2wd steering box, and has good drop. And all for less than $50. Good luck with finishing the crossover - I think you'll really like it. -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

02-20-2003, 12:05 AM	#8
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	That is a stout arm. I might have to get one. I got a reamer(impersonating a rich person on the internet one night). hehe Was thinking about going with the bigger tie rod ends for the the knuckles too. Just have to buy the tubing and left hand tap. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

02-20-2003, 02:25 AM	#9
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	6869704x4, your gonna love the crossover steering, it's so much better than stock, you'll feel the difference first time out. Good job, keep us posted......... Rob __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-20-2003, 06:48 AM	#10
8mag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: nampa idaho,usa Posts: 92	how much lift do you need to run the crossover. i have about 3" now, is that enough. __________________ 1972 3/4 4x4,14bolt locker rear, dana44 lock right front, sm465, sb 400, blazer tank,dual batterys,3"lift,32-9.00-16 super swampers daily driver other trucks 1972 1 ton dually 4x4,454 4 spd,,235-85-16, flat bed front and rear winches, rear gas tank and under bed gun safe.tilt wheel

02-21-2003, 11:36 AM	#11
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	I would think 3" inches is enough. Thats 4" on mine. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.



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