Does anyone have some ideas on how to fix this mess? The po did a SOA job on it and I'm not sure what the rack is off of but it has a pretty steep steering angle. Keep in mind its all exaggerated since its on the lift. Just looking for options to make what I have safer instead of hunting down a parts truck to steal a 44 and complete steering off of. This thing will only be on the highway and possibly the beach so I don't really need a bullet proof front dif. Thanks
Steering hatchet job
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FDChappie
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Well if the link turns smoothly give it a try. I've been driving a cab forward fire engine and you should see the 120 deg circle they run from the steering column to the box. It has a long slip joint too to allow the cab to tilt forward.
Is there much wear on the slip joint to the axle? They are not designed to take the amount of movement an axle will have. A splined joint like used on a drive shaft would be better.
Is there much wear on the slip joint to the axle? They are not designed to take the amount of movement an axle will have. A splined joint like used on a drive shaft would be better.
stinkfinger
New member
I would find a steering box and run an inverted t setup using 1tonne chev tie rod ends
I would not recommend driving that on any public road or offroad for that matter. A 'z' link is better than what you have there and I am not even a fan of those. Hysteer would be the best if it is within your budget. Otherwise please take my 20 plus years of advice on building Scout's and do not drive that and remove all that crap and start over. To be clear the axle is fine but all the steering has got to go.
jemarshall64
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Manual rack, that steering shaft angle, SOA on a drum brake axle, etc etc etc.
Go get yourself a Dana 44 out of a Chevy or a waggy and a Scout steering box and start over. You could pull it off pretty cheap if you just work at it. If you look around there is allot of help on here to get you going with that and it will most likely save not just your life, but someone else's too.
Go get yourself a Dana 44 out of a Chevy or a waggy and a Scout steering box and start over. You could pull it off pretty cheap if you just work at it. If you look around there is allot of help on here to get you going with that and it will most likely save not just your life, but someone else's too.
jemarshall64
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This is a good place to start.
http://forums.IHPartsAmerica.com/axle-tech-questions/10860-Chevy-front-Dana-44-help.html
http://forums.IHPartsAmerica.com/axle-tech-questions/9075-Chevy-Dana-44-build-help.html
I personally would pay attention to what that one blow hard, wind bag, know it all pucci says, there is word on the street that he might know a little about the subject or something.
http://forums.IHPartsAmerica.com/axle-tech-questions/10860-Chevy-front-Dana-44-help.html
http://forums.IHPartsAmerica.com/axle-tech-questions/9075-Chevy-Dana-44-build-help.html
I personally would pay attention to what that one blow hard, wind bag, know it all pucci says, there is word on the street that he might know a little about the subject or something.
Being that this thing is more of a cruise around town vehicle and I'm limited on the knowledge, time, and space to do the full axel swap I'm hesitant to try and pick up a 44. I'm thinking about trying to scrounge up a manual steering box and add on the hi steer kit. Does anyone have a lead on where I can a) find an IH box or b) know of a vehicle that would be a suitable replacement? scouts are a little more sparse down here in texas so I May have to bastardise it. I don't have the original so I'm looking for an economical swap to avoid the core charge.