I just bought some 8" skyjacker softride springs and i am wondering what kind of steering set ups you guys are running. The truck is a 71 GMC ke2500 with the stock d44 up front. I'm planning on running 38x15.5 fun countrys. anyone have anything to say about these tires?

with that much lift you'll definitely want crossover steering. Not sure if you have the flat-top knuckles for this or not... but they are required for x-over.

if you have em, or can get them, they need to be machined to accept a steering arm. Offroad Design does this mod and has arms and stuff for em too.

j

4" steering block (D60) and dropped pitman arm. The steering doesn't bother me near as much as the lack of "softride" hope you weren't planning on having a big dinner before going for a drive.. I think I'll be going for XJ coils and a 4 link in the rear and a Tubed flat bed..

http://www.triple-xtraction.com/steering/images/4.jpg


www.triple-xtraction.com :smokin:

you would seriously pay $545 for those components?

:flipoff2: you would seriously pay $545 for those components?

http://www.triple-xtraction.com/steering/images/4.jpg


www.triple-xtraction.com :smokin:


Sorry to hyjack the thread but how can I get a set of those spacers (blocks) for the steering arm?? Cuz of my springs and the drag link being way to close (almost touching) I can't put my hy steer on. But If I could get some of those studs and spacers it would solve all my steering problems

post a wanted add in the classifieds, I'm sure somone on here is selling it

very common part available at any 4x4 shop IIRC
I did just see a website that had arms built to achieve a fair bit of lift for that purpose

you would seriously pay $545 for those components?


i was wondering that myself. i dont know anythign about how much high steer stuff costs, but is that reasonable? sounds a little pricey..
"1/2 & 3/4 Ton Crossover Steering Kit* $545" :rolleyes:
i wanna get that for my K5, but not that price..

i think i may try and have a friend fab most of it for me. unless i randomly get rich.

IMO it is very high pricing unless it includes the required knuckles or the machining of them at the very least

the DOM tubing I used is $5.40cdn a foot, I just bough a full stick last month or so
you need less then 3'
the pitman arm for the 2wdr box is about $60
a steering arm is around $100-150 ish for a cheap one IIRC
don't recall what the 1/2 tons use for studs so cannot guess on that pricing
Sky stuff looks Blingy as does OTT but I went with cheapo Ant arms and will be making my own next time around

This post brought my attention to a few errors on my web site. It looks like my web designer added up the kit prices off list price on all the individual components. The 1/2 and 3/4 ton kits sell for $465.00, it also now includes the sector shaft nut and washer. I will have the price changes up in a few days.

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I got 2 of those spacers, I'll sell you one for 10 bucks plus shipping if you want it.
Don't have the studs though, I think you can get those at most 4x4 shops.
it's a 9/16x18 on one side and a 9/16x13 on the other..

i was wondering that myself. i dont know anythign about how much high steer stuff costs, but is that reasonable? sounds a little pricey..
"1/2 & 3/4 Ton Crossover Steering Kit* $545" :rolleyes:
i wanna get that for my K5, but not that price..


I have to agree. I got crossover and hi steer for under 600 from SKY Manufacturing. There a GREAT company.

Got mine from Shaker for under 300 bucks..high steer cross over setup..
Came with everything but the tie rod ends..
Here is his sight.. http://www.shakerbuilt.com
good guy to deal with.. Ordered my stuff for my dana 60 from him too..