RE: JPOR: Spring over steering

[Dave Jacobs <DJacobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brad, if you need to take a look at the Ford and Jeep tie-rod/drag-link
setups, I have both at home.  Also, I have Parts Mike's hi-clearance
knuckles/steering arms and they work great. Paid $250/set a couple of years
ago, now they're $450.00.  You just need to call him to inquire about the
items you need. Also, I shortened both the tie-rod and drag link from a
Wagoneer because the steering arms cheat in and stock won't work, if you
want to see that, come over. Basically, I cut off the tie rod end where the
taper starts, and re-threaded it.  The rod is now the same size as an F150
tie rod end which I had and now use! 

		-----Original Message-----
		From:	B Nelson [mailto:cjtrailrider@yahoo.com]
		Sent:	Thursday, November 09, 2000 9:55 PM
		To:	jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com
		Subject:	JPOR: Spring over steering

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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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