Re: JPOR: Spring over steering

["Steve Smith" <ssmith@xxxxxx>]

Parts Mike ones are (were last year) about $80 each.  He also sells the flat
topped knuckles, but I can't remember what they run,

They are hefty pieces that he makes after you order to whatever setup you
want to run - CJ style, WJ sizes tie rod ends, etc...

Teve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff" <jayers@win.bright.net>
To: <jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: JPOR: Spring over steering


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> I am looking at the same thing.  I got some quotes from Dynatrac and Tri
> County Gear via the phone the other day, but can't remember the numbers
> accurately.  I also emailed parts mike, but haven't gotten anything
> back.  I did recently see some pics of an arm that Beaches Offroad in
> Utah installed on an axle they built.  I think they made the arm
> themselves.  Didn't Bart Jacobs have a local to him shop make some arms
> for his xj,s front d44?  Just some thoughts.  Jeff
>
> B Nelson wrote:
> >
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> > Ok with all this talk about front axles it's gota lead
> > to this.  Spring over steering
> >
> >   Question one:  Does anyone have the web sites that
> > sell the spring over arms?  I have searched parts mike
> > and can't find anything.  Any web sites would be nice!
> >
> >   Question two:  How do you make your own?  Key point
> > is how do you make the hole for the drag ling and the
> > three bolts that hold on the arm (Chevy style)?  I
> > would guess that you need a tapered drill bit and a
> > tapered reamer, however if the two are a different
> > size that's a lot of money on drill bits and reamers!
> >
> >   Question three: Any write-ups on this?  I have read
> > John's nice article (even know the machinist) but
> > would like to find an article with the Chevy arms
> > installed.
> >
> >   Question four:  Is there a difference between the
> > Ford, Jeep and Chevy tie rods?  I have seen 7-8
> > degrees but can't find out much else.  Also, never ask
> > this to a young parts guy, they just look at you.
> >
> >   Side note:  I saw a chrome high steering arm two
> > weeks ago in Farmington, MN.  I can't believe anyone
> > would do that.
> >
> > Brad N
> >
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