FreakF250
08-31-2008, 02:46 PM
Im getting my dana 44 knuckle machined so i can go crossover.Looking at where my steering box is sitting and the new arm will be the drag link will not be running parallel to track bar.If you look from the wheel to the other wheel.I dont think it will be a problem ,just want it confirmed.
IcallhimGeorge
08-31-2008, 05:15 PM
You may have to change your track bar mounting position to keep it parallel or just scrap it all together.
The crossover setup will have far better steering manners than the crappy push pull deal that originally came with 73-79 F250s even without the track bar. Hopefully searching has informed you that you will need a pitman arm from a 79 F150 which is straight where the 250 one is more of a dog leg design.
Im assuming thats what youre working with based on your username and axle. If not please disregard my ramblings.
HalfFastFord
08-31-2008, 08:55 PM
Use the draglink/tierod setup from a 92-97 F350. It's almost perfect fpr what you're doing.
FreakF250
09-01-2008, 05:50 AM
Sorry not track bar tie rod bar.Will this affect Ackerman angle,otherwise have to move steering box back to get pitman tie rod on same line as steering arm tie rod.At the moment it will be pointing to the rear a bit .If i moved box back about 5" ot will be inline with steering arm.
Have the flat arm already but steering box is mounted outside frame and the tre rod will just touch.So will use drop pitman for this.If the new drag is sitting say 20 degrees will that be fine .I know to get it flat is better but dont want it to bind on flex so higher the better.