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Chief yelling alot 09-08-2002, 07:22 PM I was pondering of making my own high steer arm for the scout and I noticed that they are made so you use thows centering cones (forgot what they were called) but are they really needed? and if so is there a taperd bit I can use to drill the cone angel thanks for the info 2stroke 09-08-2002, 08:10 PM yes ive heard they are very important. they keep the studs from shearing in hard use. lots of people dont use them. get other oppinions Toyota_Jim 09-08-2002, 08:17 PM USE A tapered reamer for the holes. Chief yelling alot 09-09-2002, 07:51 AM any more tips Rubicrawler 09-09-2002, 10:36 AM Originally posted by Chief Yelling Alot any more tips Why don't you want to use them? Is is just the cost? My best tip is to never go cheap when it comes to steering components. Save the $$$ in another area if you must. FWIW- I'm installing a full-width 8-lug D44 in a Scout II and I'm using components (arms and hi-steer) from PartsMike (www.partsmikeparts.com). He has great service, super beefy components and GREAT customer service. Good luck! Rokmycj 09-09-2002, 01:35 PM Originally posted by Rubicrawler I'm using components (arms and hi-steer) from PartsMike (www.partsmikeparts.com). He has great service, super beefy components and GREAT customer service. Good luck! That is what I am running and the guy had the parts on the shelf. Every time I have worked with him he has helped me out in one way or another. Very knowledgeable. His driveway sucks though. :flipoff2: :D YELLER BLAZER 09-09-2002, 03:30 PM unless you have a machinist availble that can perfectly match your nuckle and arm together use the cone washers it will save your neck. Chrisjeep7 09-09-2002, 03:42 PM yellow is right...the cone washers are the way to go...it keeps the arms from sliding around and holds the arms tight! hell i ran only one nut on one of the studs for a quick run and the arms did not move! Chris G. here is a shot of mine... Chief yelling alot 09-10-2002, 07:49 AM ok i see whats the stud spec? Robert 09-10-2002, 08:03 AM The "cone washers" you are referring to are called Cotter Cones. They keep the arm from moving around, as the studs alone would allow the arms to move back and forth, no matter how tight the studs are. When picking your studs, there should be a smooth area on the stud for the cotter cone to clamp on to. The cotter cone should not be riding on the threads, as the threads can wear in to the cotter cone, or the threads may wear down themselves, causing a loose arm, or broken studs. A lot of shops that deal with HI-Steer components sell stud kits. This may be a safer route than picking out a set of studs at the local hardware store. Keith 09-10-2002, 09:30 AM Originally posted by Chief Yelling Alot ok i see whats the stud spec? not sure on the length, but they are 9/16-18's. Do a search, I am sure someone has posted the dealer p/n before. Rubicrawler 09-10-2002, 12:43 PM FYI- complete stud kits including cone washers and lock nuts sell for about $30.00. | |