pulling to the right....toe out how much?

[frotosride]

Yeah, sometimes that stupid shift button moves on me...4ft would be way over the hill here because of stupid laws in VA. extended brake lines are a must as you mentioned not just for the lift and articulation but also because I still have the Factory rubber ones from '87. I know that I don't absolutely need the sway bar disconnect but I'm not just getting it for that purpose. it is also a slight drop to help retain it's geometry and function. Being able to completely disconnect it and pin it out of the way is just an added bonus for me. I have yet to do any serious off roading or anything remotely close to that but I have plans to change that. At least some trail riding. The drop pitman arm comes in the kit but I'm going to do cross over if I can afford the machine work on my knuckels.

I feel the same way about most of the suspension companies out there. As long as you get a complete system then you are good to go but I know there are better quality ones out there. If I start breaking stuff then that just means I get to buy more stuff and that means upgrades!!!  I wish I had a need for some Rockwells....I mean not on a daily driver at least.

[Jason S]

It sounds like you have things pretty well planned out.  Be sure to post photos of the build, I (and I know others) like to see photos of work in progress.  As for the Rockwells, it sounds as though you are looking for an excuse... My personal likes are the portal axles ala Unimog...

[frotosride]

Yes and an excuse for links and rockwells is so far out of reach I can only laugh at it. If I can convince the wife that it's for safety then it's game on!!

[frotosride]

Today I lifted the truck up again and thanks to my wife and the best valentines day present to date(floor jack with 19 3/4" lift 3ton jack stands and creeper) it went easier than before. I planned on doing a few things but mostly trying to figure out this problem with the pulling to the right. I also decided the change my 180 thermo to 195 factory thermo bc waiting for warm up sucks.... After I got the new thermo in I filled the radiator up put the cap on and started the truck that's when I noticed something that I have gotten so used to it didn't dawn on me until now. My chest was against the steering wheel and when the truck started the wheel jerked to the right. Now keep in mind that the truck frame is on stands and the axle is on separate stands.

Does this mean that my steering box is worn out and allowing  flow when it shouldn't? I have also noticed that it is easier to turn the wheel to the right vice the left.. any new thoughts on this?