Re: JPOR: Spring over steering

["Steve Smith" <ssmith@xxxxxx>]

If you are using stock CJ parts, I think that the narrow track tie rod will
fit on a widetrack CJ with PMs high clearance arms.  That's what I'm running
except I'm running a Scout cut down in front to widetrack width (actually a
little narrow because I screwed up)..

Makes for cheaper/easier parts.

Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Jacobs" <DJacobs@Northland-Elec.com>
To: <jeepoffroad@4x4wire.com>
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 6:25 AM
Subject: RE: JPOR: Spring over steering


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> 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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