: if going hydraulic assist, why do cross over also?
four_by_ken 12-17-2001, 04:55 AM I am going to go for hydraulic assist, but I have been thinking...
With assist, all the mechanical link is for, is just a backup if you loose hydralics for whatever reason. So, I am thinking of saving myself some time and money and not doing the cross over, just stick with the normal steeing and complete the assist?
Opinions?
Thanks
Ken H.
86 K5 Blazer
broncorob 12-17-2001, 05:08 AM It's to get things out of harms way
four_by_ken 12-17-2001, 05:18 AM Originally posted by broncorob
It's to get things out of harms way
Cross over on a Chevy does nothing to get anything out of harms way. Unless you move the tie rod, but that is not what I am talking about. Stock steering arm is not is harms way. Cross over just provides better angles for the steering. But, with hydraulic assist, it doesnt matter, the ram does all the steering.
Ken H.
The stock steering limits flex... You also run the risk of having the cylinder and the steering fighting each other when you are flexed out.
four_by_ken 12-17-2001, 05:59 AM Originally posted by DRM
The stock steering limits flex... You also run the risk of having the cylinder and the steering fighting each other when you are flexed out.
Ok, that makes sense. But how much flex before problems occur?
I am running 44s on a K5 Blazer. This is a mud truck, some trial ride type stuff. I dont think I will be encountering extreme flex where this may come into trouble. Or will minimal flex cause problems also?
Thanks
Ken H.
Shaker 12-17-2001, 07:15 AM Originally posted by four_by_ken
I am going to go for hydraulic assist, but I have been thinking...
With assist, all the mechanical link is for, is just a backup if you loose hydralics for whatever reason. So, I am thinking of saving myself some time and money and not doing the cross over, just stick with the normal steeing and complete the assist?
Opinions?
Thanks
Ken H.
86 K5 Blazer
Hydro assist does "help" steering but if you ever have the D-side wheel in a hole and try to turn right you'll see it will "lock up" on you. If you had X-over you would be able to steer no matter the axles position......To have it help with the angles is a "bonus" ......:D :p :beer:
are you keeping the 10 bolt with the 44s?
four_by_ken 12-17-2001, 09:02 AM Originally posted by mj
are you keeping the 10 bolt with the 44s?
Nope.
Dana 60.
Ken H.
Rover Addiction 12-17-2001, 09:04 AM Just do it right and put in the crossover. Once you do, you'll never notice your steering. However, if you don't do it, you'll be cursing your steering until you do.
-John
four_by_ken 12-17-2001, 09:08 AM Originally posted by Rover Addiction
Just do it right and put in the crossover. Once you do, you'll never notice your steering. However, if you don't do it, you'll be cursing your steering until you do.
-John
This is about the conclusion I have come to. Just do the cross over.
Ken H.
Rover Addiction 12-17-2001, 09:24 AM So hows the wheeling in Utica? I grew up in Jackson and only did a little local wheeling while I was there. Anything good left to come back to?
-John
four_by_ken 12-17-2001, 09:28 AM Originally posted by Rover Addiction
So hows the wheeling in Utica? I grew up in Jackson and only did a little local wheeling while I was there. Anything good left to come back to?
-John
Not a whole lot left. Mt. Morris(The Mounds) is about all thats 'local'. Unless you get in with some of the local people that have some places to wheel. rare.
Other than that it is weekend trips north.
Ken H.
broncorob 12-17-2001, 10:11 AM Originally posted by four_by_ken
Cross over on a Chevy does nothing to get anything out of harms way. Unless you move the tie rod, but that is not what I am talking about. Stock steering arm is not is harms way. Cross over just provides better angles for the steering. But, with hydraulic assist, it doesnt matter, the ram does all the steering.
Ken H.
oops, guess I spoke before I thought about it
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