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Old Nov 24, 2024 | 02:20 PM
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Tie rod / Drag link

I am replacing the tie rod / drag link and I noticed my set up has the drag link connecting to the R side steering knuckle and below that is where other tie rod is connected that goes to L hand knuckle. Is that type set up called a " y " type ?
Then a " T " type is where the drag link connects directly to the lower tie rod bar and not to the steering knuckle. I was wondering which is a stronger setup if im running 42" tires with a 15" lift ?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2024 | 02:44 PM
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Don't trouble yourself with ANY factory steering setup for 15" of lift as it will always have bumpsteer and be janky.

Search the term "high steer superduty" and go with a setup where the draglink goes over the right leaf spring and connects directly to the steering knuckle.

 
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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 10:45 AM
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Probably want to look at upgrading the steering gearbox and pump if you're wanting to try and control that much rubber. A little surprised one or both haven't puked their guts out already.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2024 | 04:03 AM
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After reading your reply I checked the steering gearbox and it needs to be replaced. Thank you for that.
 
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