Dana 60 high steer arms

[patrickbg68]

I'm building a dodge 60 front and would like to know what everyone thinks about the high steer arms on the market today. Is there one better than the other. If so why, why not. I know there are differences and pros/cons. I would like to see what everyones advice would be from different points of view.

 

[Spence]

What type of joints will you be running, heims or TREs? Minor, but could make a small difference in you choice.

 

[patrickbg68]

TREs because they're cheap and easy to deal with.

 

[BIGWOODY]

don't use heims..they suck.

 

[zubz]

What kind of steering? Crossover(aka with a drag link) or full hydro?

Yes, there should be a difference.

If it is crossover, I have a new set of Sky Manufacturing arms I would let go for $300 shipped and they have a complete new set of studs, tapered washers, and nuts.

Andy

 

[madcowdungbeetle]

I am partial to Solid Axles knuckles and high-steer combo.

Reason being, the knuckles and high-steer arms use a massive keyway to hold them together, removing all shear loading from the studs.

Even if you are going a cheaper route, I'd still recommend having whatever arms you decide on machined to accept a key way, as well as the knuckles it is a superior method for upgraded and modified kingpin steering.

 

[CTRaceWorx]

I agree with the SOLID products, but most people dont want to swing that kind of money. If you were running full hydro id say run the SOLID but if not buy the arms from Andy.

 

[patrickbg68]

I 'm going cross over and thinking about taping the box for hydro assist

 

[jesster]

don't use heims..they suck.

Care to elaborate?

 

[rockmafia]

Care to elaborate?

They wearout, get loose, are more prone to break, cost more than tre's and don't come with a lifetime warranty.

 

[patrickbg68]

and they are expensive. As far as tie rods go i like to sleeve a chevy 1ton very easy cheap, strong, and popular for high steer arms.

 

[ncjeepers]

These are the "springless" arms I use...

$275 for the kit:
2 arms (L&R) tapered holes for TRE's
8 ARP 1/2" fine studs
8 lock nuts
2 adjusting screws
2 jam nuts
2 adjusting washers
2 nylon bushings
2 zerk fittings

 

[guffey24]

These are the "springless" arms I use...

$275 for the kit:
2 arms (L&R) tapered holes for TRE's
8 ARP 1/2" fine studs
8 lock nuts
2 adjusting screws
2 jam nuts
2 adjusting washers
2 nylon bushings
2 zerk fittings

can you get these with no tapered holes for tre's, to run full hydro

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

I like these double shear arms from Ballistic Fab

 

[gogogadgetbiker]

Buy the Sky arms from Andy, I have used a bunch of them with no complaints. Also I have used a few sets of Offroad Design arms with no regrets.

 

[ncjeepers]

can you get these with no tapered holes for tre's, to run full hydro

No, but I can drill them.

 

[patrickbg68]

How thick are the sky arms? Also would it be beter to leave the tie rod in the stock location going with hydro assist?