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Offline hahny115

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Dana 60 Cross over steering
« 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

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Offline Grim 82

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline BlueCollarRon

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline hahny115

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2010, 05:44:26 pm »
Thanks guys, I'll be starting the lowering process next weekend hopefully.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline hahny115

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #6 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
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Offline hahny115

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2010, 08:51:06 pm »
Bought the truck like this. Lowering it so I can actually drive it.
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Offline royo

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2010, 02:18:17 am »
You might have to shorten the bar a bit
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Offline hahny115

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #9 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
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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2010, 08:31:24 am »
I would take it out
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Offline hahny115

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Re: Dana 60 Cross over steering
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2010, 08:52:30 am »
Thanks guys
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