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YoungGun · 10-09-2001, 06:20 PM

well i'm getting a deal on a spring over axel lift, but money is a problem after that. i am aware you need cross over steering or a drop pitman arm, or something, and i was wondering what the cheapest(ok quality) way to go is. has anyone ever rigged up something on their own? or built their own? any ideas will help
thanks

poppycock · 10-09-2001, 06:36 PM

i've seen lots of homemade z links. if you want to use a prebent draglink <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

YoungGun · 10-09-2001, 06:38 PM

im new to all this , so how exactly would you set it up? and where would i get the stuff?

CragRat · 10-10-2001, 11:56 AM

If you don't have the tooling to do it right (welder, good torch, etc.) it's better and cheaper to buy it pre-made.
$125.00 and its done. Heavy duty with a new tie rod end.

Tusker · 10-10-2001, 12:20 PM

I made my own cross-over steering for $20. If you have a die grinder, good drill press, and the welding know how it isn't hard. That being said, mine is trustworthy at 1 mph off-road, but welded steering components are not recommendable for street use no matter who does them. In many places they are actually illegal. A drop pitman arm will work for now as will a z-link. However, think ahead about where you want to go with your rig. In the long run, a quality z-link or cross-over steering will be better platforms to support your future upgrades. Only problem is they cost some serious money. <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

10-09-2001, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
YoungGun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6169 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 83	steering assist???? well i'm getting a deal on a spring over axel lift, but money is a problem after that. i am aware you need cross over steering or a drop pitman arm, or something, and i was wondering what the cheapest(ok quality) way to go is. has anyone ever rigged up something on their own? or built their own? any ideas will help thanks

10-10-2001, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
CragRat *Glitterbomber* Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6483 Location: Simi Valley, Ca. Posts: 889	If you don't have the tooling to do it right (welder, good torch, etc.) it's better and cheaper to buy it pre-made. $125.00 and its done. Heavy duty with a new tie rod end. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- " Put on your seatbelt .... I want to try something " AxleSnapper Bulletin Board AxleSnapper Website

10-10-2001, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tusker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2752 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 2,043	I made my own cross-over steering for $20. If you have a die grinder, good drill press, and the welding know how it isn't hard. That being said, mine is trustworthy at 1 mph off-road, but welded steering components are not recommendable for street use no matter who does them. In many places they are actually illegal. A drop pitman arm will work for now as will a z-link. However, think ahead about where you want to go with your rig. In the long run, a quality z-link or cross-over steering will be better platforms to support your future upgrades. Only problem is they cost some serious money. <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0"> __________________ 86 Samurai w/gun rack, 92" WB, VW 1.9 TD, Toyota 5-speed and dual cases with 4.7 gearset, Toyota axles with Longfields, 5.29's, ARB's f&r, YJ's, 35's, FJ-60 power steering, high steer, ............. <>< <>< <>< Hey, if this rig is for wheelin', what are all these animal parts doin' in here?

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10-09-2001, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
poppycock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3621 Location: rohnert park, ca Posts: 1,809	i've seen lots of homemade z links. if you want to use a prebent draglink <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

10-09-2001, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
YoungGun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6169 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 83	im new to all this , so how exactly would you set it up? and where would i get the stuff?