High steer question ????
03-27-2009 | 01:14 PM
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No you can't. It is completely different geometry altogether. The only thing I now of that you can use is the steering gear box.
The IFS has steering linkage that moves with the suspension travel therefore it has points where it will cycle as the control arm do.
On a solid axle you only have a big long tie rod conecting left to right. No movement is independent so the tie rod moves along the same path as the axle housing.
Hope that helps. Someone probably can shoot you a link or a killer High steer project.
God luck.
The IFS has steering linkage that moves with the suspension travel therefore it has points where it will cycle as the control arm do.
On a solid axle you only have a big long tie rod conecting left to right. No movement is independent so the tie rod moves along the same path as the axle housing.
Hope that helps. Someone probably can shoot you a link or a killer High steer project.
God luck.
03-27-2009 | 06:07 PM
#3
YOu need about three inches of lift, high steer arms, an IFS steering box (86-94), an IFS box mount:
what you don't want to have happen when you install your high steer:
it totally replaces the stock push pull system and places the tie rods up and over the springs..much better protection. also works well for flexy suspensions. I feel it is a well worth while mod. it will cost you about $400 -450 in parts unless you can find the stuff used. ($299 for high steer kit,$45 for mounting kit, $100 for IFS box)
stock steering:
afterwards with high steer:
The IFS box mount is pretty simple. Cut the fender well so you can easily access the PS box area like shown in my pictures posted already and then push the box all the way forward until it is on the core. Angle it so the holes line up on the frame in the center and then test fit your mounting plates. Tack weld and test fit again to make sure the pitman arm clears and weld out.
what you don't want to have happen when you install your high steer:
stock steering:
afterwards with high steer:
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