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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 01:38 AM
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improved steering

so today i put on my dana 60 front axle and i can turn so much better now, im very happy about this! but would the crossover steering be even better?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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If you are using the standard Ford setup, it is crossover steering already. The only difference is that the drag link doesn't go completely to the RH knuckle.

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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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Must be nice... with the front bumper and welded rear diff mine has the turning radius of an aircraft carrier, if I wanna pull a U-ie she needs 4 traffic lanes with a full-lane-width divider between them
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 05:49 AM
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Huh.. When my dana 60 went on, my turning radius got worse. Its a bizatch to park now
I was wondering if the steering stops were adjusted wrong, but I dunno...
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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I'm not sure if the D60 has adjustable steering stops, if it's anything like the D44 the stops are cast in the knuckle and the ends of the axle tubes so nothing to adjust.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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My kingpins have a bolt with a lock nut to adjust the steering stops. i an not sure about the ball joint designs
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tecgod13
Huh.. When my dana 60 went on, my turning radius got worse. Its a bizatch to park now
I was wondering if the steering stops were adjusted wrong, but I dunno...
when i had my ifs suspension it would always make poping sounds if i turned to hard and now it doesnt. also seems like it turns smoother
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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which d60 did you get the balljoint or kingpins just curious?
 
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