well, after getting frustrated attempting to find a good high steering solution for the 99-04 ford superduty dana 60 axles, i have come up with my own and am now offering it to fellow pirate 4x4 members..

HERES WHAT IS CURRENTLY OFFERED..

ONE PAIR OF YOUR STEERING KNUCKLES MACHINED FOR OUR STEERING ARMS, AND ONE SET OF LEFT/RIGHT BLANK ENDED ARMS-
$450 plus shipping, or $250 for one side plus shipping
specs:1" thick steel arms, 3/4" over knuckle, 6x1/2" fine thread attachment points, double keyed to knuckle, stock legnth, std. hardware included (grade 8 socket head cap screws) see pics below

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IF WE CAN HELP YOUR BUILD, CONTACT ME THROUGH PM ON THE BOARD OR E-MAIL @weavers_rodshop@yahoo.com
WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING PAYPAL ONLY
SHIPPING WILL BE UPS, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN YOUR COMPONENTS OR PAYMENTS ARE RECIEVED, STATUS OF YOUR ORDER AND RETURN SHIPPING COSTS VIA E-MAIL OR PM(PREFERRED) OR PHONE, PLEASE INCLUDE ALL CONTACT INFO WITH YOUR COMPONENTS (name, address, e-mail, pirate contact, etc..)

FAQ:
Q: are dana 50 and dana 60 unit knucks the same?
A: yes

Q: do i have to remove the ball joints?
A: no, i can do it for you, but they will be removed for cnc

Q: will i retain the vacuum autolock function?
A: no, the machining operation removes the port

Q: what is the turnaround time?
A: we typically will ship out within a couple days, once cores have been recieved/inspected, shipping is 2-5 business days depending on location.

Q: how much is shipping?
A: in the lower 48, a kit runs +/-$55 depending on where it is going, ups ground.
a single side would obviously be less.

Q: can i tie the arms together?
A: yes, the original arm tilts inward stock, the hi-steer runs parrallel to eachother, they are located over the stock arm. it just takes spot facing the stock arm and drilling the hi-steer arm.

Q: will these clear leafsprings?
A: yes and no, it depends on the spring pack and where the tie rod is attached, this arm is not as tall as the oru arm.

Q: will this kit clear h1 wheels?
A: recentered h1's clear fine, stock h1's would require 8x6.5" units and a spacer.

Q: why are the arms blank?
A: there are too many steering options to setup for, tie rods or heims, degrees of steering, ram stroke, etc.. this allows the end user to plan and drill the arm to suit his particular setup.

Q: do you have a solution for 05'-up axles what about 92-97?
A: not at this time, we are working on an parrallel/h1 type arm, then the 05" up stuff after that, stay tuned.

here is some pics of these on axle.. last pic is h1 wheel, mac center (3.5" backspacing) w/42" rocker

You will be getting my business as soon as I start working on building my buggy! My balljoint 60 will need this! Nice work for sure! Any more pics of everything???

Holy shtiat! Are you a profit? Did Jesus send you? Cause I've been praying for a solid high steer kit that wont cost my right testicle.

BOTH knuks, BOTH arms.... $325? We shall do buisness in the future. :D

Amazing setup by the way! Excellent work. :smokin:

Holy shtiat! Are you a profit? Did Jesus send you? Cause I've been praying for a solid high steer kit that wont cost my right testicle.

BOTH knuks, BOTH arms.... $325? We shall do buisness in the future. :D

Amazing setup by the way! Excellent work. :smokin:

Nevermind...........you found it lol:flipoff2:

Nice design! Have seen some failure of other designes before. Yours looks real good!

Very Nice. I will be ordering eventually as my D60 is laying in the garage waiting on me.

thanks guys, hey, i just needed this for my build like you guys do, just tryin to help out, BTW, these are cnc machined, there is no need to r/r balljoints if you dont have the tools to do so...

let me know what other pics you would like..

You are the man thats all I gotta say!!!!!!:grinpimp:

What is the difference in the 99-05 ball joint knuckles and 99-down knuckles? Could you do knuckles from a 95? Pardon my ignorance, this is the first ball joint axle I've built.

99-04 is the break, 05-up is a coil spring axle and a different outer knuckle, the early ball joint/spindle 60 is also a different casting... may look into those in the future tho..
the 99-04ford is what i can offer at this time. thanx

What is the difference in the 99-05 ball joint knuckles and 99-down knuckles? Could you do knuckles from a 95? Pardon my ignorance, this is the first ball joint axle I've built.

I just want to add to this VVVV.

99-04 is the break, 05-up is a coil spring axle and a different outer knuckle, the early ball joint/spindle 60 is also a different casting... may look into those in the future tho..
the 99-04ford is what i can offer at this time. thanx

The 92-97 knuckles have pretty high steering arms from the factory. See the pics below.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=665&pictureid=7504
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=279287&d=1167245593
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=279289&d=1167245678

I'm not saying you don't need it, or couldn't benefit from it. All I'm saying is it's not NEARLY as needed as on the 99-04 knuckles. See the pics below to realize just how low the steering arms are. :barf:

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/84sixty/CIMG0222.jpg?t=1254421348
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=382426&stc=1&d=1217294071
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h46/ford381stroker/newford002.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h46/ford381stroker/newford003.jpg

All you really need is for the steering arm to be taller than the center line of the axle tube, and the 92-97 BJ60s are definitely that tall or better.

What the deal with the knucks. How are you getting them? I see no mention that you want cores returned....

You just have an amazing junkyard hook?
What if we sent you our knuckles....you machine em, send em back with arms? 10 bucks? :laughing: Jk.

Im just curious how your getting ahold of so many and how your can do this so cheap.

Also, how much is milled of the knuckle? And in your orginal post, pic 3...I see 2 things that have me wondering.
#1...The first hole outside....looks like you maybe missed with the first hole? #2...The hole directly behind it look like its right on the outter edger of the knuckle?? Do you have any pics of the knuckle from the out? Or where the UBH bolts up?

you send your knuckles in, i am working on procuring extra sets to make turnaround faster, the knuckle is milled almost nill at the front and maybe 1/4" at the rear, on the holes, the first outer hole is close to the orinigal "vacuum port" for the vacuum hub lock, so depending on the casting the first couple threads can intersect it, however there is plenty of meat left, the second hole on the outside just looks close, this is where the abs wiring ran originally and a casting dip is, the hole is good, all machining is done on a cnc, all holes line up perfectly, it is just the pic, i will post some additional pics later, thanx

here is one from my build thread that i think works..

as soon as I pick up my axle from al in few weeks I'll be contacting you to do the work on mine.

good deal, i am stocking up on arms now, turnaround to get back in the mail to you guys should be 1 week for now, i really feel like this will unlock an otherwise kickass dana 60 that is cheap and easy to find in any junkyard, has big disc brakes, high pinion, lots of parts availability, etc...

Dang wish you were doing the 95 year model. Thats what mine is-----------Kyle

I was going to PM this to you, but thought the tech might be valuable to others?

Is there ANY WAY to get the lower ball joint out of the inner-C withOUT a pickle fork AND withOUT destroying it? My ball joints are in pretty good shape. If I don't have to replace them, then I don't want to. The biggest pickle fork at either AutoZone or O'Rileys is only 1 1/8" between the forks, and it's not near big enough. What about grinding out the fork to open it up? I've tried beating on the side of the C but to no avail. The top joint is loose completely. I just can't get the lower one off.

Yes I took the nut off. :flipoff2:

throw the pickle fork in the trash first of all, they should only be used if the part is being replaced, to remove any tapered fit ball joint or tie rod- back the nut off all the way only leaving it on enough to keep it from falling off when it comes loose, next strike the knuckle perpindicular to the axis of the ball joint to shock the taper, it may take several strikes depending on the size of your manness, the bj or tie rod will fall loose...
kyle, i use a 3lb sledge and have to hit it quite hard several times, but it will come loose...

Got them off! :D They'll go out first thing in the morning. About 3 days behind my original schedule but oh well, not like anything else on the truck is ready to go. :laughing: I didn't get paid today either like I was expecting. Hopefully tomorrow.

no worries, thanx for the business..

i am working on procuring extra sets to make turnaround faster

I have 6 of these outer knuckles in my garage. Would you be interested in trading a few sets for a machined set with arms?

pm sent..

Just as an example for shipping costs....

From Rapid City, SD to Anderson, CA....

UPS said $43. (did not ask about insurance)
USPS was $45 with $700/ins AND delivery confirmation.

Pic is exactly what I wanted to see. Cant say exactly when.... but the ORU knuckle will be returned and you WILL get my buisness! Best setup I've seen with machined factory knucks, HANDS DOWN!

thank you to whoever sent me the pm, you'll be receiving an order from me very shortly, I cannot believe someone finally made these

awsome! finally! i will be in conact with you real soon!

Shit, I gotta get a set of knuckles, my d60 didn't have knuckles,

This is a great option that will save me a ton of fab time on my low buck 60 build..:smokin:

I have a Passenger side but I need a driver side knuckle. Do you have any? Price? Do the arms line up with the original hole for the tierod so they can be drilled for double shear? Thanx RD

knuckles will be available in limited quantities pre-machined if you dont have any or for replacements.. working on pricing, thanx

they line up closely, but, the original arm tilts inward,so to go straight up it is not centered but can work, there will be different arm options (offsets,heights,etc..) that will all be interchangable in the future, stay tuned, the current arm gives full stock travel with a 8" ram, i got 38 degrees by driilling 2.25" from the outer end w/8" stroke, to use stock legnth, a 10" would be the ticket... so many variables.. thanx

i will be at the Calrocks reno event this weekend with a set of knuckles if anyone wishes to see these in person, stop by. thanx cj

knuckles will be available in limited quantities pre-machined if you dont have any or for replacements.. working on pricing, thanx


Just lemme know when there ready,

whats the average turn around time on these just curious how long the dd will b down for best shit ive seen so far for superduy steering thats the one thing keepin me from goin taller

machining time is approx. 1 week, shipping is up to 5 days each way depending on where you are, if exchanges are acceptable the time will be less, just have to inspect your cores and ship out machined ones, we try to do these in batches for obvious reasons...

ps: these have not been tried on leaf spring equipped vehicles, arms may interfere with springs, vacuum hub lock system is disabled with this kit, DISCLAIMER: these are for use on off-road vehicles only...

had requests for more pics of these, so, adding a couple more pics of a D.E. ram setup on my ranger to get a visual, last pic shows clearance gained from stock linkage to top of arms..

Just a lil bump for ya Weaver :D.

I have a set of 04 stock knuckles if you're looking for more cores? :D

Very nice looking product. Will your arms clear Humvee bead locks?

Got me some goodies today. :D Well packaged, well machine, very nice stuff. Great vendor!! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/76faa857.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/a71bfed6.jpg?t=1277946407
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/2cb826bb.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/KowboyKyle/1dceb7b3.jpg

Very nice looking product. Will your arms clear Humvee bead locks?

if you are referring to h1 wheels, i am using recentered h1's in the pics above with a 3.5" backspace and have lots of room, stock h1's have 8x6.5" pattern and wont fit the 8x170 hub so they havent been tried..

[QUOTE=CowboyKyle;11590717]Got me some goodies today. :D Well packaged, well machine, very nice stuff. Great vendor!! :D

thanx kyle, glad to hear everything was good !! :)

Is the turn around still 1 week plus shipping time? Do you need me to remove the ball joints if you are going for a exchange?

can you pm the mailing address i do have a set for you.

Is the turn around still 1 week plus shipping time? Do you need me to remove the ball joints if you are going for a exchange?

if you want your balljoints back either remove them or let me know, i can remove them for you, machining is about a week turnaround just let me know what you need..

can you pm the mailing address i do have a set for you.

pm sent

Anymore pics of these installed? I'd like to see some with assist if anyone's got em.

bump for a beautiful wheelin weekend !! tgif

if you are referring to h1 wheels, i am using recentered h1's in the pics above with a 3.5" backspace and have lots of room, stock h1's have 8x6.5" pattern and wont fit the 8x170 hub so they havent been tried..
Yes i am talking about the H1 wheels, with the stock H1 back spacing. I have a set of SD uni-bearings with the bp changed to 8 on 6.5" from the 8 on 170mm bp. Thanks for the info and a great looking product.

if i can get my hands on a stock h1 wheel i can remove the studs and try it on, i will post up what i find..

btt

Bump for a good vendor! :D

Hopefully he and I aren't the only ones running these... :laughing:

To OP
send me a PM with shipping/turn around time (no rush on turn around) axle is far from done..
Ball joints are shot in the knuckles but they are ready to ship just gotta get those damn ball joints outta them.


to another poster
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SD unit bearings ? I'd like to convert mine to 6 on 5.5 or 8 on 5.5? for h1 centers cheap options out there for this ?

all pm's answered, thanx

I have an axle out of a '03 F550. Are my knuckles The same as the rest? If not can you still machine them? I am also running recentered H1's. I think I have more backspace. I only have a maximum of one eigth inch between stock steering arm and rim. I plan to revamp my hydro steering this winter. If these will fit I def will be buying a set.

they are different, the brake caliper mounting is different, i would imagine they could be machined, i looked at a 2003 set and it looks like it would work, are you sure you have a 550 axle, it would have huge rotors that requires a 19.5 wheel and an adaptor to go to 10 lug...

Yes it is a F-550. I converted to one ton 80's GM rotors and calipers. Had the huge rotors and ten lug adapters on it when I got it. If you think your interested in trying it I'll look you up this winter. I've hated that bar hangin down in front of my axle since I built it!

let me know when your ready, thanx cj

if i can get my hands on a stock h1 wheel i can remove the studs and try it on, i will post up what i find..

looking for follow up response on if will clear stock H1 wheels; anyone?

havent found a stock h1 yet, found my spare in the shed, but i had already cut the center out for a mac center, need an outer half or a complete, i'll keep looking.. thanx cj

I want to order a front set and a rear set, very excited about your product.

I want to make sure I have the right spindle for your modification, so I'll include some pictures of what I have. Also, I was wondering when you drill a hole for a heim, how far out from center of the knuckle can you get it? I want to measure and see if they go out enough to line up with my ram cross bar as it is.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii290/thordehr/photo-103.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii290/thordehr/photo-101.jpg

I will cut off the majority of the bracing and the steering arm that is there now before I send them up there if I need to.

Also, I don't see anyone cutting off the low steer arm after putting on a high steer arm. It seems that it could be cut off and blended to make a much cleaner look and not touch the strength at all. It seems it could catch on a rock at some point... Or is it better to keep since it would might shield that part of the rotor from any rocks.

I have a question about removing the knuckle. Loosen the nuts, then hit the top taper boss first then the bottom boss? Does it matter? I've only used the hammer on the side technique on tie rods... It seems that with two ball joints facing up, one ball joint in place would hold the other in place... You would have to hit them both at the same time to get them to release? Or do you hit one and can tell that it released before moving on to the next one?


throw the pickle fork in the trash first of all, they should only be used if the part is being replaced, to remove any tapered fit ball joint or tie rod- back the nut off all the way only leaving it on enough to keep it from falling off when it comes loose, next strike the knuckle perpindicular to the axis of the ball joint to shock the taper, it may take several strikes depending on the size of your manness, the bj or tie rod will fall loose...
kyle, i use a 3lb sledge and have to hit it quite hard several times, but it will come loose...

yes, you have the correct knuckles, however, since you have welded an arm to them, i would need to have it removed if possible since the machining is done off the stock part, hopefully the knuckle is salvagable or you can buy/obtain stock replacements.
some people like to tie the two steering arms together vertically for stregnth concerns or to locate the linkage at a height between the two, this arm is stock legnth, it can be drilled wherever it needs to depending on degrees of steering needed and ram stroke.
as far as cutting off the lower, i have seen the stock arm cut tire sidewalls with low pressure and force. i have seen it protect it also, it is a personal choice.
for removal, i remove the lower nut completely and loosen the top almost all the way, strike the lower inner c to shock it loose (turning the knuckle will show if it is loose) then strike the upper inner c till it drops.

PM sent Looking forward to this mod. Seems to be the best option out there!

Has anyone had any success with a leaf sprung rig in a spring over config?

bump for me, lots of interest but times are hard, hmmmmm..

btt

I will be ordering this as soon as I get to that stage...which will be soon. Have you set up 50* steering with this yet? I'd prefer to have the arms drilled before hand if it's already been worked out. I've got an 8" ram, so I can figure out the math easy enough, just wondering if you've done it already.

I will be ordering this as soon as I get to that stage...which will be soon. Have you set up 50* steering with this yet? I'd prefer to have the arms drilled before hand if it's already been worked out. I've got an 8" ram, so I can figure out the math easy enough, just wondering if you've done it already.

i haven't set one up that far, if you are using a d.e. ram 8" will be tough, it can be done but the ram would end up real close to the housing with a short o/a distance/legnth for the arm, a 10" ram would be about perfect for 50 degrees with a d.e. setup. , 50 degrees will get the calipers into the housing area real quick and wont leave alot of room for links, i will be cool to see what you have planned..
my rig has 38 degrees with a 8" d.e. ram, the ram clevis clears the diff cover by 3/8" or so to line the links at full lock, my 42's just rub the lower links with a 3.5" b.s. wheel

here is a pic of my setup for 38 degrees with a 8", not quite full lock yet..

Expect an order from me in the next week or two. Just gotta pull the knuckles off the axle. I don't have paypal. Will you take a check? Looking foward to getting this machining done. :smokin:

Mike

here is a pic of my setup for 38 degrees with a 8", not quite full lock yet..

Thanks for the pics! I just dug a lot deeper in the layout of the front system, 50* is going to be tough. I can get 40* rather easily, so that's what I'll stick with on the 8" ram. Thanks again for the help, I'll get my parts to you shortly.

Do you have more pictures of your front axle truss set up?

Expect an order from me in the next week or two. Just gotta pull the knuckles off the axle. I don't have paypal. Will you take a check? Looking foward to getting this machining done. :smokin:

Mike

cashiers check will be fine, i can get a total to you as soon as i recieve your knuckles. thanx c.j.

Do you have more pictures of your front axle truss set up?

there are quite a few in my build thread(pg 8,9,12), linky at the bottom, yeh 38 degrees was easy to do, i nipped off maybe 1/2" off the stops. the issue was the lowers hitting the tires, a narrow seperation on the lower frame mounts will be key.. :D

sorry for not getting back quicker, my home computer died, so i will be checking in less often for a couple days until i can buy a new p.c. and hopefully save all my pics.. :shaking:

BTW: a new batch of cnc arms ordered last week !! get em' while there hot.

btt, thanx for the orders guys !

another set gone, thanx texas truck!

Sent you a pm. :smokin:

p.m. returned, thanx !

pm your shipping address have a set to send
thanks

pm sent

any chance that you'd be able to do this for 05+ knuckles?

not currently, 99-04 units only, earlier ball joint spindle setups are in the works.. thanx

I have one set of "seconds" available with arms-
outright -$500
with returned cores $300

details:
These knucks had a machining flaw that made the double key .005" narrower than spec.(around the upper caliper boss)- i do not allow that much variance normally, so these were set aside to sell as seconds. They come with a set of arms made .005" narrower to allow perfect fit. So, really, no defects, just a little outside of our standards.

One set available. Thanx,cj

im interested

they fit 99-04 knuckles

SOLD, thanx brokenback!

Has anyone tried putting this on a factory superduty truck? I have the dynatrack freespin kit on my 2000 superduty, which gets rid of the unit bearings, but their crossover kit comes with new knuckles, and they want $$$$ for their kit!!! Their only requirement is that the truck be lifted a few inches, Im assuming to get the drag link to pass between the spring and frame.

As best I can tell, the factory tierod stuff stays in place, they just add a steering arm to the passenger knuckle and move the drag link to the top of the knuckle instead of the bottom. Then, you go BACK to your original pitman arm and your steering geometry goes back to something resembling normal!

Since mine is a 2000, its technically a dana-50, but I believe the outters are the same. 99-01 were all dana-50 except dually trucks, and 02 to 04 were all dana-60.

Make this work on a superduty for cheap, and I know a LOT of guys that would want it! They all drool over the dynatrac kit, but its 3 grand for the whole conversion. 1500 for freespin, and another 1500 for the crossover, and I dont believe they sell the crossover unless you also get the freespin!

it depends on so many things, how thick the leaf packs are, how high is it lifted, wheel offsets, etc.. i have talked to the cnc guy about some hi-top arms that would be interchangable with any of my stuff, concerned about liability with street driven stuff tho.. all products from me are sold for off-road use only, what ever you do with them when you get them is up to you, thanx cj

I'm interested in having a set done, but want to tie in the lower arm and run a lower tie rod. The upper arm looks to be at a different angle than the lower. IS this correct? ANy chance in getting the arms drilled and machined to allow for a bolt?

Like the Curries...
http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/images/product//currie/ce0005sd.jpg

the factory arm tilts, my stuff is machined parrallel to eachother, a "tie bolt" is still possible, it might "tilt" some also, but, not drastically, the machining operation to do this would add cost, would you be running a d.e. setup or a draglink?

I would be running a drag link to the passenger arm, with the tie rod running knuckle to knuckle on the tie-in bolt. I suppose the upper arm would need to be machined to make a perpendicular flat spot for the upper nut/bolt head. Is this something you can do? If so, price?

pm sent..

thanx for the order brimstone!

thanx to dedmetal for another order!

btt..

Someone mentioned Dana50 knuckles in the thread, but I didn't see a definitive response about them. Are they the same as a D60 knuckle? Can you machine the D50? And if so, any difference in cost?

Thanks!
Chad

chad, all 99-04 outers are the same, dana 50 or dana 60, same price, thanx cj

you doing the pre superduty BJ 60's yet ??? or do you know of place on here that is ??? I just need one done for cross over steering.THANKS

ball joint spindle 60's are in the works, nothing yet, thanx

Awesome! I just found this! I will be contacting you soon!

DAMN! just noticed that these are for the 99-04 models. I have a 05 Super 60 and the arms are so damn short the steering hits the pumpkin every time. I was hoping these would work. I subscribed to this to make sure that when you do start making them for the 05+ Ford 60's, that Im first in line for a set! Need these things bad!

Shoot me a PM when you receive my knuckles please. Should be there ths wednesday, maybe sooner.

Thanks,
Greg

p.m. sent

How about a price of just one knuckle (passenger side) machined with one high steer arm. I am looking at doing just crossover and leaving the tie rod in the stock location. This may have already been posted but I don't have time at the moment to look. Thanks in advance.

NICE!!!!!! Very good product / price!!

thanks spooky and big nissan for the orders!!

Would the arm work with Currie 60, tie rod, drag link set up, bolt through knuckle and arm setup.

Description: Set of outer components to complete a 1 ton super duty style front end. Includes the '97 and newer Ford F-350 outer knuckles with ball joints.

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/images/product//currie/JK-RJIIIF.jpg

im lost in here ant way im in need of your servises but cant figure out where your email went. can you leave me the info again?

Would the arm work with Currie 60, tie rod, drag link set up, bolt through knuckle and arm setup.
Description: Set of outer components to complete a 1 ton super duty style front end. Includes the '97 and newer Ford F-350 outer knuckles with ball joints.
yes, those are unit bearing knuckles, my arms follow the stock tie rod below it, they are just parrallel to eachother, should work fine..

im lost in here ant way im in need of your servises but cant figure out where your email went. can you leave me the info again?

pm sent.

NICE! thanks

DAMN! just noticed that these are for the 99-04 models. I have a 05 Super 60 and the arms are so damn short the steering hits the pumpkin every time. I was hoping these would work. I subscribed to this to make sure that when you do start making them for the 05+ Ford 60's, that Im first in line for a set! Need these things bad!


These wont work on the 05's? When I get to steering I was hoping to use these, guess not :(

These wont work on the 05's? When I get to steering I was hoping to use these, guess not :(

Nope...

99-04 is the break, 05-up is a coil spring axle and a different outer knuckle, the early ball joint/spindle 60 is also a different casting... may look into those in the future tho..
the 99-04ford is what i can offer at this time. thanx

Hopefully he will think about doing them in the future. It looks like a really nice product. Keep up the good work FORDTECHGURU!

I just got mine in this week. I've got to say, for the price, WOW! I don't really know how you do it other than you're just being a nice guy. While the arms aren't any fancy machining, at a price just slightly more than what kingpin arms go for, for a complete modified knuckle with return service, I'm amazed. Thanks again!

thanks for the kind words, had some ideas to make stuff fancy, but, that would cost more and everyone is broke. you guys should post up your pics when your stuff gets wheelin, thanx cj

fresh batch off the cnc, get em' with no waiting... :smokin:

bump for tuesday..

any news on earlier knuckles? 92?
thanks

nothing yet, thanx cj

So they are blank ended? How much to get it drilled for a 1 ton gm style tre? Or do you offer this?

I can't imagine trying to get a proper tapered hole in inch thick steel with hand tools is any fun at all.

EDIT: just one hole near the end... Gonna do crossover for now.

just lemme know what size you need..

just lemme know what size you need..

Ok... How about I PM you right before I send my stuff? I thought your reply was a little odd because I assumed the taper/diameter was pretty standard and well know. Turns out a "1 ton GM TRE" is not quite as clear cut as I thought... Someone recommended some part numbers when I did my current set up (78/79 ford d44) and I bought them everything seemed great... Now I see there are many different options... It seems like all of them will be a hole with a 1.5 inch per foot taper (figures to 7.15 degrees I believe) but the starting diameters vary widely depending on application and the term "1 ton" seems to be thrown around a lot sometimes even refering to parts that were stock on a 1/4 application!
So... In the interest of getting the best part (or at least the best VALUE at a price normal mortals can afford) I will have to do some more searching... I guess a tapered hole is something you have the capability to do though?

Thanks.

EDIT: Is your name Tom? I talked to a guy who was interested in my current axle (I had it listed on CL)... We were talking a little and I mentioned that someone on pirate4x4 was doing high steer for super duty D60s and he said "Oh yeah... I know tom" but I am not sure he was talking about the same person. His name is Tommy Brooks BTW.

sorry, i thought you meant a straight hole when you mentioned crossover steering (assumed heims :homer: ) a tapered tre can be done, it would add some cost, and, as mentioned, send the tre you want to use for fitment.. i will check with the machinest when i get your stuff, shouldn't add much to the kit..

PM sent!

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Any closer on the ford ball joint knuckle mod? Specifically a '93. :grinpimp:

Thanks!

no sir, nothing to report at this time, thanx cj

Still doing this?

yes sir...

Shipped you a passenger knuckle yesterday.

there will be a delay in the next batch of kits available for sale, i will post up when i get rolling again, machine shop issues, thanx cj

production is still down, thank you all for your patience, still hoping to be back up within 30 days, thanx cj

Received my stuff today, top notch work. Thanks
http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt77/redx08/P5160060.jpg

Received my stuff today, top notch work. Thanks
http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt77/redx08/P5160060.jpg

NICE! redx08....:laughing:

Thought of doing this for 05+ axles?

yep, gotta get current production back up and finish a couple other projects first, only so much time in the day and the day job takes up most of that!

As asked earlier in post, does anyone have these installed yet on a leaf sprung rig? I think it will clear both the spring and wheel/tires setup on my application but it would be nice if someone had some pics so I won't be such a guinea pig. :D Hopefully production will be back up soon.

PM sent. Thanks, jkbkfx

Thought of doing this for 05+ axles?

Lots of these axles finding there way under trail rigs lately. Id buy a set when I go full hydro on my 05 d60..

hope to be back up in 2 weeks or less, i will p.m. everyone waiting asap, thanx cj

Lots of these axles finding there way under trail rigs lately. Id buy a set when I go full hydro on my 05 d60..

The 05+ axles are the future of sas's. Just makin sure fordtechguru stay ahead of the game.:D

To answer the question about leaf springs with a high steer arm yes you can I have a 92 chevy with a 03 sd Dana 60 sitting on leaf springs. I have the oru knuckle wish I had his it looks way beefier then the oru one and it is now 399 dollars from oru! I don't know about high steer I just have passenger knuckle got my drag link above the springs. But yes his knuckle should work for you.

I looked at my truck this morning it looks like there is room to do full high steer with my leaf spring setup. It will depend on ur spring pack height but on mine there appears to be plenty of room for high steer to clear everything. Like I said before I just have the passenger knuckle. Plenty of room.

i know you've heard this once or twice but....any updates on the 05 and up? are you rolling again on the 99-04?

looing like we will be back up very soon, gotta work out some details with the shop, stay tuned..

you back up?

:hijack: I have two sets of these arms that I was gonna use on a project, but going a different route, if anyone is interested pm me I will let em go cheap. :hijack:

:shaking:
make sure you wipe all the boy butter off before you ship em'... :flipoff2:

let me know when, i might be in for some soon.

are u up yet? and will the d50 knuckles work on my d60? i have the 60 under the rig now and have a 50 sitting in the yard, if i can send you the 50's i will do that.

Not up yet guys, I am STILL waiting on the shop to find the time to get going, meanwhile I am stacking up cores to facilitate quick turnaround time for all those who have been patient, thanx CJ

WELL I WILL BE PACIENT. WILL THE D50 KNUCKLE WORK ON THE 60? BOTH UNIT BGS.

sorry bout caps at work

Wanted to see if you were up and running; also trying to find out if anyone find out if will clear H1's with stock backspacing. If not could you not just make some that curved in enough to clear wheel; kinda j-shaped.

Wanted to see if you were up and running; also trying to find out if anyone find out if will clear H1's with stock backspacing. If not could you not just make some that curved in enough to clear wheel; kinda j-shaped.

Would like to hear on this issue as well.

Also sent an unrelated PM.

WELL I WILL BE PACIENT. WILL THE D50 KNUCKLE WORK ON THE 60? BOTH UNIT BGS.

sorry bout caps at work
yes, the knuckles are the same all 99-04
Would like to hear on this issue as well.

Also sent an unrelated PM.

i dont have a wheel to try, but, i dont think it will without a spacer, i have plans on different arms in the works, just have to get flowing with the new shop first and get orders back going, stay tuned..

guys, thanks for being patient, i am not blessed with alot of it, this is a trying time for me and soon things will be good again, thanx cj :D

well, after a long wait, the kits are available again, first batch is heading to cnc next week, feel free to send em' in, pricing has changed but was minimal. $450 complete kit, $250 one side, thanx cj

FAQ:
Q: are dana 50 and dana 60 unit knucks the same?
A: yes

Q: do i have to remove the ball joints?
A: no, i can do it for you, but they will be removed for cnc

Q: will i retain the vacuum autolock function?
A: no, the machining operation removes the port

Q: what is the turnaround time?
A: we typically will ship out within a couple days, once cores have been recieved/inspected, shipping is 2-5 business days depending on location.

Q: how much is shipping?
A: in the lower 48, a kit runs +/-$55 depending on where it is going, ups ground.
a single side would obviously be less.

Q: can i tie the arms together?
A: yes, the original arm tilts inward stock, the hi-steer runs parrallel to eachother, they are located over the stock arm. it just takes spot facing the stock arm and drilling the hi-steer arm.

Q: will these clear leafsprings?
A: yes and no, it depends on the spring pack and where the tie rod is attached, this arm is not as tall as the oru arm.

Q: will this kit clear h1 wheels?
A: recentered h1's clear fine, stock h1's would require 8x6.5" units and a spacer.

Q: why are the arms blank?
A: there are too many steering options to setup for, tie rods or heims, degrees of steering, ram stroke, etc.. this allows the end user to plan and drill the arm to suit his particular setup.

Q: do you have a solution for 05'-up axles what about 92-97?
A: not at this time, we are working on an parrallel/h1 type arm, then the 05" up stuff after that, stay tuned.

ok, kits in stock and ready to ship, no waiting.... :smokin:

thanks for the orders guys!! next day turnaround currently..

Still plenty of sets ready to ship...

you're a god! im a machinist and have been tryin to figure out a fixture for these in the mill at school but can't seem to do it with our limited resources, time to start saving!

well, my cnc guys are good !
still plenty in stock, no waiting!

Would it feasible to place the hole farther back on the arm effectively shortening the arm and cutting the steering stops to make a better turning radius ?

will 92-97 knuckles interchange with 99-04? I want to change bolt patterns and get serviceable bearings.

yes, they come stock legnth, but, for example, cutting 3/8" or so from the stops will take the 32 degree stock swing and make it 38 degrees, from there it depends on the ram stroke or box travel. my setup was an 8" ram drilled about 1.5" from the end of the arm for 38 degrees total. if you needed more, i would suggest a longer stroke ram to keep the steering away from the diff at lock.
as far as swapping on other ball joint outers, i am told it can be done, but, don't know what fits and how.

Thanks. This would be for my DD f350. I would re machine the arm for taper cones and studs just to be on the safe side.

I might just swap in the king pin 60 I have and use old style stuff and re drill the rear.... or something....

still in stock and ready for next day shipping..

hey guys, i am doing a holiday sale on orders from now until dec 25, 2011... $50 off a complete kit, or $400 with exchange, thanx cj

get em' while the sale is on, in stock and ready to ship..

bumpy.

Pm me a price on d60 high steer set up. And do I send mine in. John from jko said you did great work


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pm sent, thanx for the orders guys!!

Hey Guru, my passenger side on my Currie Rock Jock 60 is already machined, so I need the driver's side machined and a set of steering arms.

PM me price and where to ship and turn around times.

Thanks

pm sent, thanx

Any idea of when the 05+ will be available? I have some knuckles that I am not in a hurry with if you need some guinea pigs.

in process still, hopefully soon, working towards some prototypes, thanx cj

Any Idea on the 05+ price so far?

nope, working on getting an axle assembly to mock up currently, thanx cj

Another bump for the 05+ knuckles... Ready to remove and ship them asap. :D

still working on those, also working on a "builder knuckle" for these, and a pro-unit...

I posted quite a while ago about '03 F550 knuckles. You told me to check back when I was ready. Have you done any of these yet?

no, but when i looked at a truck on the rack they looked good to go, the turnaround would be maybe 1-2 weeks since i don't have exchanges for those... thanx cj

any info on 92-97 knuckles i came across a set of these axles for super cheap and im trying yo find out my options to your high steer

no, other than a knuckle swap..

why cant the knuckles on the 92-97 d60 be machined the same as the newer knuckles that you do

they can, i just don't do it. it is a different casting..

05 and up ? I have a set I could send.

thats the plan, looking for enough cores to start doing 05-up knucks now, they are harder to find tho..

got a 2005 f-450 axle last weekend, it's on, 05-up stuff coming to your rig soon....

BTW: I WILL BE A KOH STARTING THURS. WITH SEVERAL SETS AVAILABLE ...

got a 2005 f-450 axle last weekend, it's on, 05-up stuff coming to your rig soon....

BTW: I WILL BE A KOH STARTING THURS. WITH SEVERAL SETS AVAILABLE ...
Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you
:D

your welcome, been getting lots of requests for these, i will get a prototype done after KOH is over...

Will you have a vendor booth ?

no, total last minute deal, driving down tomorrow night late, should be camped near the white #50 buggy..

back from koh. still shipping next day..

back from koh. still shipping next day..

Sounds good, I'll try and get my set out tomorrow.

What length are the cap screws? I've already got mine assembled and don't want to take it apart...

Thanks!

the front two are 1.75" the four rear are 1.5"

Thanks!

i will be out of town from feb24-mar5- any orders recieved after tomorrow will be sent out after the 5th- thanx cj

back and still next day turnaround, thanx

thanx for the orders guys! 05-up stuff is going to cnc next week, i will start a seperate thread asap.. 99-04 in stock for next day shipping..

Any plans for 99-04 arms that clear stock backspaced H1 rims?

(Yes, I'm aware of the bolt pattern issue - I'll redrill the pattern to keep the large backspacing)

yep, should have those in 30 days or so, they will use the same pattern for interchangability.. :smokin:

bump. still next day turnaround

Any plans for 99-04 arms that clear stock backspaced H1 rims?

(Yes, I'm aware of the bolt pattern issue - I'll redrill the pattern to keep the large backspacing)

yep, should have those in 30 days or so, they will use the same pattern for interchangability.. :smokin:

Great! Will need a set of them, or two.

Shipping is $55 to 79106?

p.m. sent

Did you look at the Ford 97 knuckles yet?

sorry, no plans for 92-97 stuff

05-up highsteer setup for stock h1 wheels????

currently at the cnc shop, waiting for the prototype stuff, hopefully 2 weeks out. thanx cj

PM Sent

pm returned, thanx for the orders guys, i will check into the 05-up stuff and the h1 99-04 arms this week...

another fresh batch in from cnc, 05-up stuff still waiting for the cnc, sooooooon..

If you need a guinea pig for the 05+ arms count me in.:grinpimp:

the 05 up stuff is legit, it is coming out nice.. :smokin:

Sent this thread to some of my buddies... good stuff

thank you!

thanx for the orders guys!!

Any pics of the 05+ stuff?

not just yet kyle, i will start a new thread for those, the cnc shop is saying a week out so we will see....

im going to have to send you mine when i get a spare its my daily driver but need hi-steer badly!http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu20/yotabeast505/work/DSC_0029.jpg

sounds good, i sell them outright also...

05-up stuff is still coming, first design needed tweeking, reworking it now..

I was looking at my knuckles yesterday. They look like they're only a little over 3/8" thick, I'm a little worried about the amount of strength they have there.

What program are you using to design these?

thats is one issue when trying to apply "keys" into the design with a thin wall casting, we use autocad and solidworks..

H1 99-04 arms update?

those should be doable asap, i will see the cnc guy this week and report back..

I know you said several times you don't have plans for the 92-97 knuckles, but I have a pair just sitting on the floor. I will send them to you if you have any interest. I will need them back of course, but at least you will have a set to play with if you change your mind. I would like to see a set of high steer arms drilled so I can run a 3/4" bolt threw them, and the cast arm to make it double sheer. I had this axle set up once with 3/4 himes, and the tie rod on top, but now I want full hydro.

guys, here's the deal, to prototype this stuff in cad and come up with the first done set costs thousands of $$, then you have to invest in buying cores, then batch out enough product to get the cnc shop costs down, then be able to sell enough of them to pay yourself back. after that you make a little profit. it is very expensive!! i try to minimise risk by developing the markets i feel will pay me back and maybe make a little in the process, thanx cj

Outstanding! just what I need!
2000 knuckles, boxed up and ready to ship to you.
Please PM me on the details of the transaction?
Zip 97317

Cheers,
Jon

pm sent

orders rollin' in, thanx guys.. h1 arms are on the way also....

Wicked fast turnaround!
Very well made, I wish everyone did business like you guys!

Cheers,
JB Custom Fabrication

thanx buddy !!
orders rollin in still, thanx guys!!

Hi I'm looking for some knuckle and arms for a 07 ford 60? What's the cost and shipping to 89503? Thanks John

to be determined, the 2005-up stuff is still in prototype stage, thanx

Ok could you please pm me when there ready I have two ready to go as soon as there ready! Thanks John

How long do you expect them to be ready? I'm always up to be a guinea pig!!!!

30-40 days if all goes well..