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Phantom1016 · 01-02-2007, 03:43 PM

Couple of questions noone can seem to answer:

Poison Spyder says to use 1 1/2" stud 1/2x20 fine thread on their steering arms (dana 60), anyone know of a good place to get these? BTF has 2 1/2" ones, and most other companies don't list their lengths. Or anyone know of a grade 9 stud in that size? Also, they say to torque the arm down to 80 ft/lbs, I've heard its 800 ft/lbs, is that a misprint? 80 seems a little light for steering knuckles.

Also, on a double triangulated 4 link, 40* seems to be a good minimum for locating the axle, will that be the same for single triangulated 4 link, or would it need a sharper angle since it only hasd 2 links doing the work?

Lastly, does anyone have the measurements from the inside of the frame across to the inside of the frame on a TJ? I'm trying to figure out measurements for an XMemeber, but it's hard to do it in Iraq. (I think it's shorter in the front, but I don't know when it gets wider) Thanks!

BOUNTY1 · 01-02-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom1016

Couple of questions noone can seem to answer:

Poison Spyder says to use 1 1/2" stud 1/2x20 fine thread on their steering arms (dana 60), anyone know of a good place to get these? BTF has 2 1/2" ones, and most other companies don't list their lengths. Or anyone know of a grade 9 stud in that size? Also, they say to torque the arm down to 80 ft/lbs, I've heard its 800 ft/lbs, is that a misprint? 80 seems a little light for steering knuckles.

Also, on a double triangulated 4 link, 40* seems to be a good minimum for locating the axle, will that be the same for single triangulated 4 link, or would it need a sharper angle since it only hasd 2 links doing the work?

Lastly, does anyone have the measurements from the inside of the frame across to the inside of the frame on a TJ? I'm trying to figure out measurements for an XMemeber, but it's hard to do it in Iraq. (I think it's shorter in the front, but I don't know when it gets wider) Thanks!

Depends on how thick the steering arms are. Mine are CRANE and they are 1" thick. I use 4.5 9/16 fine thread grade 8 bolts to go all the way deep into the knuckle.

It is 80 lbs of torque.

The rest I dont know.

Happy blasting

vetteboy79 · 01-02-2007, 10:39 PM

McMaster-Carr sells those bolts, that's where I got mine for that arm.

Schmozilla · 01-02-2007, 11:56 PM

the 800 you are thinking about is the torque on the Kingpin...

01-02-2007, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phantom1016 Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67642 Location: Currently in Baghdad Posts: 958	4 Link dana 60 Questions Couple of questions noone can seem to answer: Poison Spyder says to use 1 1/2" stud 1/2x20 fine thread on their steering arms (dana 60), anyone know of a good place to get these? BTF has 2 1/2" ones, and most other companies don't list their lengths. Or anyone know of a grade 9 stud in that size? Also, they say to torque the arm down to 80 ft/lbs, I've heard its 800 ft/lbs, is that a misprint? 80 seems a little light for steering knuckles. Also, on a double triangulated 4 link, 40* seems to be a good minimum for locating the axle, will that be the same for single triangulated 4 link, or would it need a sharper angle since it only hasd 2 links doing the work? Lastly, does anyone have the measurements from the inside of the frame across to the inside of the frame on a TJ? I'm trying to figure out measurements for an XMemeber, but it's hard to do it in Iraq. (I think it's shorter in the front, but I don't know when it gets wider) Thanks! __________________ "I can do all things with a sawzall who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13, or something like that

01-02-2007, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
vetteboy79 Pigs Fly Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31621 Location: Morganville, NJ Posts: 5,717	McMaster-Carr sells those bolts, that's where I got mine for that arm. __________________ '94 XJ RIP, time to move on New East Coast TTB racer in the works, trimmin' the fat... Flying Pig Racing #512

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01-02-2007, 11:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Schmozilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38562 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 1,935	the 800 you are thinking about is the torque on the Kingpin...