Re: JPOR: High Clearance Steering

["Paul W." <a4xnut@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chad Lloyd <clloyd@tsi.bc.ca> wrote:
> All this tallk about high clearance steering is something I'm planning on
> doing this winter, but I have some more specific questions:
> 
> I have a YJ with a 1987 Grand Wagoneer Dana 44 front axle, currently SUA but
> probably going SOA.
> 
> I know I can use either Chevy or FSJ knuckles to achieve high clearance
> steering.
> 
> What year/model Chev?

73-77 (maybe even 69-72 also)
 
> What year/model FSJ?

74-77 (earlier ones are closed knuckle)

> Do I need BOTH knuckles, or just the passenger side knuckle? All I want is
> the high mounted drag link, I'd like to keep my tie rod on top of the
> knuckles where it is.

Replace both so the arms match for the tie rod... and if you decided to go up
with the tie rod later, you're already set.
 
> Can I keep my current spindles, hubs, rotors, calipers, caliper hangers?

Yes, as long as you have early (77-79) CJ disc brakes (or drums).  Late CJ
brakes would require Chevy/FSJ brakes due to the style of caliper mount on the
OEM Jeep.

> What do I use for the drag link? Use the one from the Chevy/FSJ, have mine
> modified, or go to heim jointed custom link? If heim joints, I'm a little
> worried about how they will stand up to our colder climate - can you get
> them greasable? How do they stand up to the shock load?

You'll probably have to fab your own... or find an application that will work. 


Paul

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