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Title: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: hahny115 on December 02, 2010, 07:36:52 pm

I have an 80 K30, building a pulling truck/ weekend fun truck. It has a dana 60 up front. Has an 8 inch suspension lift with a 3 inch body lift. Right now it has a straight draglink setup with a riser block between the knuckle and the steering arm. It has the 2wd steering box. I am going to be lowering the truck to a 4inch suspension lift and keep the 3 inch body lift. My question is, do I need to take out that riser block and put that steering arm right onto the knuckle? Do I need to get the bent draglink or will the straight one work? I know ORD makes all the components, I'm just wondering if I can make something work with what I have. Thanks in advance

- Cain

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: Grim 82 on December 02, 2010, 07:48:14 pm

If you are going to a 4" lift you might get by with the stock configuration or if necessary use the riser block, a raised steering arm, or a Z drag link. You should be able to make it work with what you have, and maybe even have leftover parts when you are done.

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: BlueCollarRon on December 03, 2010, 01:38:33 am

I ripped my steering gear out of the frame with a 4in suspension lift and 33in tires and no steering arm.  Now I have welded frame and new raised steering arm lol.
My opinion I would use the riser.  Not sure on the draglink, I have yet to make the conversion to dana 60.

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: hahny115 on December 05, 2010, 05:44:26 pm

Thanks guys, I'll be starting the lowering process next weekend hopefully.

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: VileZambonie on December 05, 2010, 07:26:32 pm

I'm not following you here. Are you converting to crossover steering? If so the drag link runs parallel to the axle so using a drop link makes no sense.

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: hahny115 on December 06, 2010, 08:25:08 pm

No. I have crossover steering on it now. I guess my question was, will the straight drag link work when I lower it. I have a feeling it will hit the engine crossmember.

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 06, 2010, 08:49:40 pm

I don't see how it hasn't hit all ready if you tried or got the passengers tire up in the wheel well

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: hahny115 on December 06, 2010, 08:51:06 pm

Bought the truck like this. Lowering it so I can actually drive it.

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: royo on December 07, 2010, 02:18:17 am

You might have to shorten the bar a bit

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: hahny115 on December 07, 2010, 07:26:59 am

Should I keep that riser block by the steering arm or do I put the steering arm right on the knuckle?

Thanks,
Cain

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 07, 2010, 08:31:24 am

I would take it out

Title: Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
Post by: hahny115 on December 07, 2010, 08:52:30 am

Thanks guys