i saw a write-up in the toy axle swap section talking about usuing two passenger steering arms and welding them together (page 3 for reference). what i was wondering is are the 86 and up steering arm the same or do i need to use the arms from a 85 and older? hopefully someone has some insight into this. thanks in advance.

79 -85 is what you'll want to use. I used an extra drivers side arm, cut the j steering thing off, and flipped, and welded it onto the passenger side arm.

just go to trail gear, spend the like $129 and get some that won't fail.

just go to trail gear, spend the like $129 and get some that won't fail.

well worth it. lifetime warrenty too

i don't know about that, i'd rather build my own that won't fail. instead of wasting my hard earned money on something so simple.:mad3: my daughter liked this one better:evil:

if you like spending time with your daughter I suggest not using half ass steering parts

Save up and buy 2 high steer arms and do the whole enchilada. You will never regret not being able to smash your tie rod.
Travis..

That is the downside to mine. Everytime I pull up to some rocks I get nervous. The downside to the arms, is that you have to use different tie rod ends, meaning, you'll have to have a new tie rod and drag link to make it completely right. At least thats what trailgear told me when I sent them an email about it.:laughing:

dont be stupid buy the real arms or you are going to endanger everyone elses on the road. i could care less if u endanger urself

That is the downside to mine. Everytime I pull up to some rocks I get nervous. The downside to the arms, is that you have to use different tie rod ends, meaning, you'll have to have a new tie rod and drag link to make it completely right. At least thats what trailgear told me when I sent them an email about it.:laughing:


with Toy axles, you'll run into this anyways... might as well go with real hi-steer arms.

I agree, its next on my list for this winter. I've been trail ridin it only since the swap, so I havnt been to concerned. If you are running power steering, I wouldn't even attempt this arm. I'm still building forearms...lol:shaking:

Just weld it up. A stock toyota arm is welded from factory. If you know what your doing you shouldnt have an issue. I have had mine welded up for a year and NEVER have had an issue with it. :grinpimp:

Just weld it up. A stock toyota arm is welded from factory. If you know what your doing you shouldnt have an issue. I have had mine welded up for a year and NEVER have had an issue with it. :grinpimp:

That's just not true at all. Stock Toyota arms are one peice forged steel units. None are welded from the factory.

On that note, I also made my own by welding a drivers arm upside down on the passenger arm. is it Ghetto? yes. Does it work? yes. Is it safe? yes. Is it legal? no. Do I care? no. Mine does not see any on road use at all, if it did, I'd spend the money on the trail gear arms.