upgrades steering?? TTB
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upgrades steering?? TTB
are there any kinds of upgraded steering available for the TTB d44? bigger, stronger, beefier?
or link conversions?
im not lifting, i just run 32" tires.
just want to build up my steering and front end to built proof (no im not doing a solid axle swap)
i've heard the term "Swingset style linkage"???
i come from jeeps and solid axles so all i know about is the cross over steering for solids
or link conversions?
im not lifting, i just run 32" tires.
just want to build up my steering and front end to built proof (no im not doing a solid axle swap)
i've heard the term "Swingset style linkage"???
i come from jeeps and solid axles so all i know about is the cross over steering for solids
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The superlift is what you are thinking of. It adds a swing arm on the passenger side. Unfortunatley you need about 4 inches of lift to run it. Alot of people on here bash on it, but none of them actually have it....Its pricey but short of a very involved solid axle and hydro assist swap thats about it.
You could flip the tie rods to the top of the spindles, That requires reaming out the spindle as its tapered. I have heard that helps a bit, too.
You could flip the tie rods to the top of the spindles, That requires reaming out the spindle as its tapered. I have heard that helps a bit, too.
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Well in your case, I def reccomend running MOOG TREs and Drag link. Even ball joints if/when you replace them. The tie rod flip is prolly what you'll wanna look into then. Its an easy project. The tool costs about $90 through summit, but you may be able to find a friend or local shop that'll loan you one.
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yup if it works i would recommend stepping up to the 3/4 ton parts. They are much beefier than their 1/2 ton counterparts.
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sounds like a good start!
definitely going to change ball joints out soon (they arnt Bad per-say but the truck has almost 200k.
the idea is to better me up for towing for the short term goals and to have stuff knocked out for when i get my Dart block finished
3/4 ton parts is good. strength, response, and no wondering is what im after
any other ideas? any tasty aftermarket set ups?
definitely going to change ball joints out soon (they arnt Bad per-say but the truck has almost 200k.
the idea is to better me up for towing for the short term goals and to have stuff knocked out for when i get my Dart block finished
3/4 ton parts is good. strength, response, and no wondering is what im after
any other ideas? any tasty aftermarket set ups?
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