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Ford Bronco Solid Axle Steering

 

 


Solid Axle Steering

Steering geometry can get quite complicated.  With a solid axle, you need to determine if you are going to run a steering box or hydraulic steering, steer from tierod arms or a custom high steer arm, tapered run rod ends vs. "Heim joints," and what your center to center lengths will be for your steering arms.

 

Steering Box vs. Full Hydraulic

With the proper geometry, a steering box with a draglink works just fine.

Hydraulic steering can be very expensive, cause a loss in road feel (depends on setup), can be prohibitively expensive, difficult to install, and dangerous if not set up properly.  On the upside, hydraulic steering should eliminate any bumpstop and give you some very powerful one finger steering.

 

High Steer Arms vs. Tierod Arms

This depends on how much lift you have.  High steer arms are better for high lift applications (greater than 6") and can be drilled to allow for just about any useful steering response (short length = fast steering; long length = slow, torquey and possibly even limited steering).  Stock tierod arms can be used for steering by either stacking Heim joints or mounting a rod end to the tierod itself (stock Ford tierod or reamed and flipped Chevy one ton rod).

 

Heim vs. Tapered Rod Ends

Heims are generally stronger and can be stacked.  Tapered rod ends are cheaper, work and may allow for greater articulation.

 

Center to Center Arm Lengths

If you are using stock Ford pitman arms (80-96), you will need a center to center of about 6.5" on your steering arm (high or tierod) or less to get full steering (on a Dana 60).

If you are using a Chevy steering knuckle (with longer than Ford steering arm), you will need a pitman arm at least 7" to get full steering (use a 7 3/8" Superduty arm 99 and up YC35-3590-AA).

 

Panhard Rod

A panhard rod should be set up at the same angle, as long as, and positioned as directly behind your draglink as possible to avoid bumpsteer.

 


Rod Ends

Rod End and Spherical Bearing Terminology

 

7/16

7/8

A = angle of misalignment
D = head diameter (rod end)
S = shoulder diameter (neck ball)
W = width of ball

B = bore of ball
E = ball spherical diameter
T = housing (race) width

 

http://bulletproofsteering.com/main.html custom steering rods

40 degrees of vertical motion, which results into a full 29" of suspension travel at the end of a 41" drag link.

 

 

Flat bottom 7/16" tall

 

Curved bottom 7/16" tall

 

7/8" Tall

 

According to the tech at Performance unlimited, the Stage 2 rod ends are the best around for 4x4ing.  They are built much tighter, last longer, are built to drag mud and dirt off of the bearing and have 20° of misalignment, which is unheard of in a 3/4" by 3/4" rod end.  They are not suitable for track bars, since track bars rotate too much and they make a different one that's made a little differently.

 

Stage 1

BODY MATERIAL

C1215 Carbon Steel - Heat treated

BEARING MATERIAL

4130 Chromemoly Alloy Steel - Heat Treated

BALL MATERIAL

52100 Alloy Steel - Heat Treated - Hard Chrome Plated

BALL HARDNESS

Rockwell 58 "C" scale (minimum)

LINER MATERIAL

Mill spec PTFE/Carbon-fiber matrix -no-grease required

BEARING CONSTRUCTION

3 piece bearing, with ball centered in two bearing halves.

Assembly is swaged together, and machined as one unit 

BODY CONSTRUCTION

Bearing unit is pressed in at .001" interference fit and
radially staked securely to the body 360 degrees both sides

SHANK CONSTRUCTION

Solid Body, Solid Shank

BODY CONSTRUCTION

1 Piece with 3 piece fully machined bearing insert

BREAK-A-WAY TORQUE-NEW

C1+ rating  75"lbs (normal maxium is C-2 rating @ 8"lbs) *

BREAK-A-WAY TORQUE-USED

up to 50-60" lbs after 3 years of service**

MAXIMUM MISALIGNMENT

20 degrees from center (40 degrees total) ***

STATIC RADIAL LOAD RATING

11,550 lbs.

THREAD SIZE & TYPE

.750-16 tpi

OUTER CLEARANCE DISTANCE

.900" from center of ball hole to outer edge of body

PLATING TYPE

Gold Zinc finish - Chromate treated

GREASE FITTING TYPE

None. Permanently lubricated (grease fittings reduce strength)

SEAL TYPE

Integral. No seal required (super-tight fit eliminates need)

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

-65 degree (F) to 330 degree (F)

LIFE EXPECTANCY

5 years + average ****

 

Stage 2

BODY MATERIAL

4130 Chromemoly Alloy Steel - Heat Treated

BEARING MATERIAL

4130 Chromemoly Alloy Steel - Heat Treated

BALL MATERIAL

52100 Alloy Steel - Heat Treated - Hard Chrome Plated

BALL HARDNESS

Rockwell 58 "C" scale (minimum)

LINER MATERIAL

Mill spec PTFE/Carbon-fiber matrix -no-grease required

BEARING CONSTRUCTION

3 piece bearing, with ball centered in two bearing halves.

Assembly is swaged together, and machined as one unit 

BODY CONSTRUCTION

Bearing unit is pressed in at .001" interference fit and
radially staked securely to the body 360 degrees both sides

SHANK CONSTRUCTION

Solid Body, Solid Shank

BODY CONSTRUCTION

1 Piece with 3 piece fully machined bearing insert

BREAK-A-WAY TORQUE-NEW

C1+ rating  100"lbs (normal maxium is C-2 rating @ 8"lbs) *

BREAK-A-WAY TORQUE-USED

up to 75-80" lbs after 3 years of service**

MAXIMUM MISALIGNMENT

20 degrees from center (40 degrees total) ***

STATIC RADIAL LOAD RATING

28,090 lbs.

THREAD SIZE & TYPE

.750-16 tpi

OUTER CLEARANCE DISTANCE

.900" from center of ball hole to outer edge of body

PLATING TYPE

Polished Platinum Zinc finish - Chromate treated

GREASE FITTING TYPE

None. Permanently lubricated (grease fittings reduce strength)

SEAL TYPE

Integral. No seal required (super-tight fit eliminates need)

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

-65 degree (F) to 330 degree (F)

LIFE EXPECTANCY

5 years + average ****


       * 100"lbs. tested after 500 movement cycles of break in have been performed. This fit is equivalent to an 8 inch long bolt being centered on the rod end, and pulling on it as hard as you can and still barely move at all! An 8"lbs. fit (Most other 'premium" rods ends) is the equivalent as being able to move the ball with your finger tips
    ** Tie Rod tested after 3 years of normal in use service of on and off trail usage
  *** With supplied spacer shim in kit.
**** Average conditions based on weekend trail operations in off road moderately harsh terrain in a 5,000lbs. truck

http://soderblom.net/bronco/tech/D44solid/index3.html

Example of maximum droop. Flat travel is approximately 19 inches and with twist it's over 20.

Superlift 6" coils, for a 79 Bronco limit the droop by about 7 or 8 inches.

Drop Pitman Arm (superlift?)

The transmission crossmember limits how far the front driveshaft can droop.

 

QA1 Percision Products

1 800 721-7761

BALL

  • 52100 Bearing Steel

  • Heat Treated

  • Hard Chrome Plated

  • Precision Ground

RACE

  • Teflon® / Kevlar®

  • Self-Lubricating

  • Self-Sealing

BODY

  • Chrome Moly Steel

  • Heat Treated

  • Protective Coated for Corrosion Resistance

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

  • Metal to Metal Support for Heavy Shock Loads

  • Increased Cross-Sectional Thickness for Greater Tensile Strength

These guys say that break away strength (axial load) of a rod end is usually 10% (for three piece designs) of the radial load, but theirs are 30%.

Right

Hand

Left

Hand

B

+.0015

-.0005

W

±.005

A

±.015

D

±.010

C

+.062

-.031

Thread

UNF-3A

Misalign.

Angle aº

Ult. Radial

Static Load Lbs.

Approx.

Brg. Wgt. Lbs.

XMR10-12

XML10-12

0.6250

0.750

2.875

1.750

1.750

3/4-16

13

40,572

0.57

XMR12

XML12

0.7500

0.875

2.875

1.750

1.750

3/4-16

14

28,081

0.57

 

Aurora High Misalignment Bearings

 Right

Left

B

W

H

A

D

    N

a

Radial Load, lbs

HXAM-4T

HXAB-4T

.250

.593

.265

1.938

1.025

3/8-24

46

10.789

HXAM-5T

HXAB-5T

.3125

.813

.355

2.125

1.150

7/16-20

44

11,781

HXAM-6T

HXAB-6T

.3750

.813

.355

2.125

1.150

7/16-20

44

11,781

HXAM7T

HXAB-7T

.4375

.875

.355

2.438

1.337

1/2-20

42

17,105

HXAM-8T

HXAB-8T

.500

.937

.411

2.625

1.525

5/8-18

38

23,720

HXAM-10T

HXAB-10T

.6250

1.200

.577

2.875

1.775

3/4-16

38

32,067

HXAM-12T

HXAB-12T

.750

1.280

.630

3.375

2.025

7/8-14

36

38,660

 

Aurora Performance Racing Series

 

Thread
Right

Thread
Left

B

W

H

A

D

C

N

a

Radial Load, lbs

PRM-5T

PRB-5T

.3125

.437

.327

1.875

.900

1.187

5/16-24

14

8,300

PRM-6T

PRB-6T

.3750

.500

.416

1.938

1.025

1.187

3/8-24

8

10,946

PRM-7T

PRB-7T

.4375

.562

.452

2.125

1.150

1.281

7/16-20

10

14,049

PRM-8T

PRB-8T

.5000

.625

.515

2.438

1.337

1.468

1/2-20

9

23,310

PRM-10T

PRB-10T

.6250

.750

.577

2.625

1.525

1.562

5/8-18

12

25,909

PRM-12T

PRB-12T

.750

.875

.640

2.875

1.775

1.687

3/4-16

13

34,319

Right

Heavy Duty 

Left

Large Shank










PRXM-4T

PRXB-4T

.250

.375

.337

1.562

.806

.968

5/16-24

6

7,544

PRXM-5T

PRXB-5T

.3125

.437

.327

1.875

.900

1.187

3/8-24

14

9,135

PRXM-6T

PRXB-6T

.3750

.500

.416

1.938

1.025

1.187

7/16-20

8

10,946

PRXM-7T

PRXB-7T

.4375

.562

.452

2.125

1.150

1.281

1/2-20

10

14,049

PRXM-8T

PRXB-8T

.500

.625

.515

2.438

1.337

1.468

5/8-18

9

23,310

PRXM-10T

PRXB-10T

.6250

.750

.577

2.625

1.525

1.562

3/4-16

12

25,909

 

FK Bearing Co

BALL

440C CRES
STAINLESS STEEL
HEAT TREATED

BODY

17-4PH CRES
STAINLESS STEEL
HEAT TREATED

RACE

17-4PH CRES
STAINLESS STEEL
HEAT TREATED

LINER

*TEFLON    FABRIC

 

MALE ROD
ENDS

B
DIA.

D
DIA.

W
WIDTH

T
WIDTH

BALL
DIA.

A
LGTH

N
THD.

C
LGTH

a
MIS.
ANGLE

ULT.
STATIC
RADIAL
LOAD
(lbs)

APPROX.
WEIGHT
(lbs)

RIGHT
HAND
PART NO.

LEFT
HAND
PART NO.

+.0005
-.0005

+.010
-.010

+.000
-.002

+.005
-.005

REF.

+.010
-.010

UNF
3A

+.031
-.031

REF.

SJM6T

SJML6T

.3750

1.025

.500

.416

.687

1.938

3/8-24

1.187

11

8,580

.136

SJM7T

SJML7T

.4375

1.150

.562

.452

.781

2.125

7/16-20

1.281

13

12,000

.183

SJM8T

SJML8T

.5000

1.337

.625

.515

.875

.2438

1/2-20

1.468

11

19,520

.278

SJM10T

SJML10T

.6250

1.525

.750

.577

1.062

2.625

5/8-18

1.562

12

21,920

.424

SJM12T

SJML12T

.7500

1.775

.875

.640

1.250

2.875

3/4-16

1.687

13

29,310

.639

 

MALE ROD
ENDS

B
DIA.

D
DIA.

W
WIDTH

T
WIDTH

BALL
DIA.

A
LGTH

N
THD.

C
LGTH

a
MIS.
ANGLE

ULT.
STATIC
RADIAL
LOAD
(lbs)

APPROX.
WEIGHT
(lbs)

RIGHT
HAND
PART NO.

LEFT
HAND
PART NO.

+.0005
-.0005

+.010
-.010

+.000
-.002

+.005
-.005

REF.

+.010
-.010

UNF
3A

+.031
-.031

REF.

SRSM6T

SRSML6T

.3750

1.125

.500

.416

.687

2.125

7/16-20

1.375

11

17,610

.160

SRSM7T

SRSML7T

.4375

1.312

.562

.452

.781

.2438

1/2-20

1.500

13

23,470

.249

SRSM8T

SRSML8T

.5000

1.500

.625

.515

.875

2.625

5/8-18

1.625

11

33,172

.382

SRSM10T

SRSML10T

.6250

1.750

.750

.577

1.062

2.875

3/4-16

1.750

14

40,507

.602

 

MALE ROD
ENDS

B
DIA.

D
DIA.

W
WIDTH

T
WIDTH

BALL
DIA.

A
LGTH

N
THD.

C
LGTH

O
DIA.

a
MIS.
ANGLE

ULT.
STATIC
RADIAL
LOAD
(lbs)

APPROX.
WEIGHT
(lbs)

RIGHT
HAND
PART NO.

LEFT
HAND
PART NO.

+.0000
-.0005

+.010
-.010

+.000
-.005

+.005
-.005

REF.

+.015
-.015

UNF
3A

+.031
-.031

REF.

REF.

HRSMX6T

HRSMXL6T

.3750

1.150

.813

.355

.781

2.125

7/16-20

1.281

.512

22

11,789

.15

HRSMX7T

HRSMXL7T

.4375

1.337

.875

.355

.875

2.438

1/2-20

1.468

.618

21

17,100

.24

HRSMX8T

HRSMXL8T

.5000

1.525

.937

.411

1.000

2.625

5/8-18

1.562

.730

19

23,703

.39

HRSMX10T

HRSMXL10T

.6250

1.775

1.200

.577

1.250

2.875

3/4-16

1.687

.856

19

32,100

.60

HRSMX12T

HRSMXL12T

.7500

2.025

1.280

.630

1.375

3.375

7/8-14

2.000

.970

18

38,701

.89

 

Evolution Machine "hard-core heim"  27° deflection

 

http://www.polyperformance.com/ Rod End Hardware and Misalignment Spacers

 

http://www.chassisshop.com/   http://www.chassisshop.com/pdf/2003ChassisShopCatalog.pdf Rod End Hardware

 

http://www.partsmikeparts.com/tre.htm - Great tie rod ends

 

http://www.rockequipment.com/

 


Pitman Arm

Ford use a 36 spline 1 1/8" broached hole in their truck steering boxes.

 

Power steering arms for 1980-97 2WD and 4WD F-100 through F-350, Bronco, Bronco II and Rangers should be interchangeable.

The stock pitman arm is already "dropped" about an inch on mid-size vehicles such as the Ranger compared to the stock full-size arm.

The Superlift pitman arm has a 3" drop for full sizers and a 2" drop for mid-sizers.

 

The manual steering arm has a different item number than the power one.  Difference?

 

78-79 Broncos and 76-79F150s  have a different item number for their pitman arms than later model Fords.

An early bronco arm should fit on a 79 4x4 box.  You need to move your mounting holes and drop in a worm gear from a 4x2 box

Early broncos also are angled differently than newer broncos since they run backwards.

 

Ford F250/F350 SD (pre March 99) share the same tuff country pitman as the 80-97 trucks.

 

Ford F250/F350 Superduty 99-04 have their own pitman arms.  Superduty 7 3/8" (YC35-3590-AA)

National Tire caries Skyjacker's "extreme pitman drop arms" for 8" (9" for 79s and earlier) setups.  Sound like it has 5.5" of drop, and it might be possible to flatten them out to at least 7" or more long - which is what you need for a cross over Ford to Chevy.

66-79 Bronco

4”

SL1104

Pitman Arm

6”

SL1104

Pitman Arm

9”

SKFA500

Extreme Drop Pitman Arm

80-96 F150/Bronco/Ranger/Bronco II

4”

SKFA400

Pitman Arm

6”

SKFA400

Pitman Arm

8”

SKFA600

Extreme Drop Pitman Arm

 

Skyjacker Numbers

Part #  

Pitman Arm Specifications

FA600

Pitman Arm; Lift Height 6 in. - 8 in.; 5.5 in. Drop; Extreme Drop;  

FA400

Pitman Arm; Lift Height 4 in. - 6 in.;  

 

 

Superlift's Superunner™ Steering Systems is a nice setup for TTB Dana 44 and 55 setups.

 


Custom Pitman Arms

 

If you are running a Chevy Dana 60, you will need a longer pitman arm if you want full turning ability and to mount your drag link with the tie rod.

http://bulletproofsteering.com/pitmanarms.html selection of "custom" Ford pitman arms - these are nice, but not suitable for a Chevy Dana60-ford interface.  Howerver - if you can get one of their Extreme 4.5" drop pitmans prior to them bending it, that should work just fine - with a little downward bend for frame clearance.

 

http://www.wagonermachine.com/hdpitmanarms.htm custom pitman arms

 

BR Fabworks:

C&R MotorSports

You can contact Bob Rogey at his shop in California at

(530)626-9451

4506 Missouri Flat Rd

Placerville, CA 95667

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131378

Website: http://www.roggyenterprises.com

 

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=0ae7d5310c8dd89249757df676462fbe&topic=202.msg1397 (559) 252-7295

 

C&R Motorsports and Wagoner Machine Service http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13814

 

Sky-manufacturing will make a custom ford pitman arm for $500.  They know the two places in the US that have a broaching machines needed.  This is a bit pricey, but if you design a longer arm, you can run your tie rod down to the stock steering arm on a Chevy style Dana 60.  That means better clearance for the tie rod to frame and better clearance from your panhard rod since you will be able to put it at a greater angle.  This may affect the mounting of your steering stabilizer.

 

A homemade pitman arm can be made by machining a broached part of the pitman arm into a donut, pressing into a custom machined arm and putting a really good weld on it.

 

Maybe take a flat Mustang pitman and bolt/weld on an extension http://www.srbymichael.com/manufacturers/peteandjakes/parts/pete_parts2.shtml

The Shelby quick steer kit is know to have a 1" longer arm

Quick Steer Kit

 

Scout Pitman Arm?

 

Waggy is 7.5" center to center

Dodge 2wd PU 6"

Waggy was 7" IIRC

Waggy: 0.75" drop, Scout: 1.25" drop.

Superduty 6 5/8" and 7 1/2" (YC35-3590-AA)

70s Manual Bronco 6"

F150 5 1/2"

 

Flaming River Vega-Style Steering Box

6-1/2" w/1-1/2" Offset: '78-88 Cutlass, Gran Prix, Monte Carlo, LeMans, Chevelle, El Camino, Malibu; '82-92 Camaro, Firebird; '84-87 GN
5" w/1/2" Offset: '64-72 LeMans, Chevelle, El Camino, Malibu; '66-70 Cutlass; '69-72 Gran Prix; '70-72 Monte Carlo; '72-81 Firebird
7" Straight: '75-79 Skylark; '70-81 Camaro*; '75-79 Nova

 


Steering shaft

http://www.borgeson.com/TruckProductFord.htm

1980-89

shaft assembly

980

$237.03

1980-89

shaft assembly with upgrade

985

$267.75

 


Steering Quickener (Quick steer units)

If you need to increase or decrease steering speed, a steering gear box is one option.  The left and right limits or your steering gear box will remain unchanged.

http://howeracing.com/c-446-steering-quickener.aspx 

http://www.jetmod.com/lightweight_steering_quickener.htm

http://www.stockcarracing.com/techarticles/scrp_0502_quick_steers/

 

lock to lock

3.3

1999 Lightning

2.7

2005 Ford GT

3.3

1997 Ford F-150

5.3

1973 Bronco Saginaw unit with

3.8

1976Bronco

3.75

65-66 Mustang Power

4 5/8

65-66 Mustang Manual

3.75

65-66 Comet and Fairlane Power

6

65-66 Comet and Fairlane Manual

 


Chevy Tie Rod on Bronco

 

http://www.vintagebronco.com/coby/tierod/

If you keep the stock Chevy tie rod, you can flip it, taper the stabilizer hole and mount the draglink straight to that.

http://www.bc4x4.com/ryeguy/truck/comanche.asp#front_axle

 

1) 1.250 OD x 0.812 ID DOM for the tie rod (tap directly into 0.812" ID)
-any tube with the 0.812" ID will work

2) 1.5" .120 DOM for sleeving (optional)

3) Tie rod tube should be about 38"for stock early Bronco knuckles (39.5" for 76-77 disk knuckles) and drag link should be about 25" for high misalignment ends and 27" if using the tie
rod ends for the drag link). If using the F150 box and the high misalignment ends, then the drag link tube length should be 18.75".

4) 7/8" x 18 UNEF extra fine left and right hand taps
Travers Tool Co, Inc
14-056-182 (plug style)7/8-18 right hand $20.47
McMaster-Carr
2595A424 7/8-18 right hand $49
2595A999 7/8-18 left hand $108

5) Reamer is 7 degrees (3.5 per side)
Afco Racing $120 p/n 80770
http://www.afcoracing.com/products/...&ProductID=2631
Optional Reamer Sources:
Stock Car Products $80 p/n R8201
http://www.stockcarproducts.com/
Goodson $50 p/n TR-216-2
http://www.goodson.com/scripts/mshop/
Snap On $37 p/n R121
https://buy.snapon.com/

6) Rod ends
-pass side tie rod (with hole and regular misalignment) 85 Blazer
-driver side tie rod (regular misalignment) 85 Blazer
-pass side drag link end (high misalignment)
-pitman arm side drag link end (high misalignment)

Autozone:
ES2233L $25.99 pass side tie rod
ES2234R $23.99 driver side tie rod
ES2027L $18.99 high misalignment drag link end
ES2026R $20.99 high misalignment drag link end

Autozone Online Prices:
ES2233L $25.99 pass side tie rod
ES2234R $24.99 driver side tie rod
ES2027L $24.99 high misalignment drag link end
ES2026R $24.99 high misalignment drag link end

7) big end of the tie rod is .78" and the small end is around .67"

8) The tie rod ends should come with the jam nuts, but the drag links won't. I searched high and low for the source for the jam nuts and have only come up with the Chevy part numbers which are 14026805 (left hand) and 14026806 (right hand)[

 


Steering Arms

 

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/ford1.htm
(541) 736-3743

Built for tapered Chevy 7/8 shank with CNC taper to be mounted on top

2" think in the back and then 7/8" thick at the end.  The 7/8 tapered end is centerline of the steering arm.  The end has a 10° taper so the distal end is level with the ground.

$135 each

There are a couple of choices.

The one with a two holes has them at 4 5/8" and 7" from the zerk fitting.

The intermediate one has a hole at 6" from the zerk fitting.

A custom pitman arm for a Ford can be made with a broaching machine for $500.

ORU Crossover Steering 78-79 Ford F-250, F-350 Dana 60 with 6-8" lift

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/ProductCart/PC/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=425&idproduct=33 

 

Crane

http://www.highclearance.com/knuckle/ also see tough dif covers

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-BV60/index4.html Review - Crane High Clearance Alloy Steel Indexed Steering Knuckles

 

 

Dedenbear

http://www.dedenbear.com/TXToffroad.htm

5 Hole Steering Arm Distributors

www.offroaddesign.com

www.ottindustries.com

www.rockstomper.com

www.inchwormgear.com

http://www.northwestfab.com/dana60steeringarm.html

http://www.xtremecrawlers.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=68 BlueFab Show below "We did not machine the complete surface over where the tie rod and drag link bolt on. We only machined a small surface where our specially designed misalignment spacer fits. Thus correcting the angle that the bolts passes through the arm with out removing any strenght from the arm. The arms are drilled for 5/8 in bolts"

 

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=353&osCsid=9850a69c050cedcf9d425d82a13713da

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=26_43_45&products_id=306

 

http://www.mad4wd.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jqcmesc8 10 deg offset

 

 

OOT

http://www.ottindustries.com/dana60.htm

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-OTT/index.html OTT review

 

http://www.wfoconcepts.com/Steering/Dana60/listing.html These arms eliminate the need for a spring, and come with a pack of shims. The bearing pre load is adjusted by adding or removing shims.

 

http://www.akfabshop.com/services.htm

 


Hydraulic Steering

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Hydro_Steering/index3.html

Sean Stapley  - Nice guy who will put together everything you need for a great hydraulic system for under $1500
Performance Off-Road Systems
Phone: 334-567-7229 Alabama

was at

129 Lansbury Way
Madison, Ms 39110 USA
Phone: 601-605-0122

http://www.performanceoff-road.com
Sean@performanceoff-road.com

 

The Wolf

Danfoss Steering Valve
7 in3/revolution

2.5" bore, 8" stroke , 1.5" diameter IHCP ( Induction hardened, Chrome plated) shaft and .25" wall thickness on the body of the cylinder. The length is 21.5" + the length of the clevice ends.

Double-shear Clevis ends for the cylinder

4 QA1 Endura series spherical rod ends (Heim joints) - 2 - 3/4" x 5/8" and 2 - 3/4" x 3/4"

2.5 turns lock-to-lock with poor steering arm geometry.  Only 75% of steering potential used

 

Freak

Danfoss Steering Valve

9.7 in3/revolution, Open Center, Load Reactive, Non-Sensitive Orbitrol Valve
2.5" bore and an 8" stroke cylinder/Ram 0.250" wall

3/4 x 5/8" QA1 Teflon/Kevlar lined spherical rod ends

Goal 3 turns lock to lock (is he running a 1.25" rod?)

lock to lock

3.3

1999 Lightning

2.7

2005 Ford GT

3.3

1997 Ford F-150

5.3

1973 Bronco Saginaw unit with

3.8

1976 Bronco

3.75

65-66 Mustang Power

4 5/8

65-66 Mustang Manual

3.75

65-66 Comet and Fairlane Power

6

65-66 Comet and Fairlane Manual

 

 

According to a post by Sean Stapley

Most trucks have approximately 4 turns lock to lock at the steering wheel.

 

The cylinder volume equals (piston radius squared x pi x stroke) - (shaft radius squared x pi x stroke).

 

Once you find the volume of your cylinder, divide that number (cubic inches) by the amount of revolutions of the steering wheel (lock to lock) for your displacement needed.

cylinder volume = ((2.5/2)"2 x (3.14159) x 8") - ((1.5/2)"2 x (3.14159) x 8")

displacement = cylinder volume/turns lock to lock

 

Cylinder Volume

Piston Diameter:

Shaft Diameter:

Stroke:

Cylinder Volume:


      

 

Displacement

Cylinder Volume:

Turns Lock to Lock:

Displacement:


      

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Hydraulics
The engineering science of liquid pressure and flow.

Hydrostatic power steering
Is a system where pressurized oil is transmitted to a steer cylinder (double acting) through a control valve which operates in response to the movement of the steering wheel. There is no mechanical connection ,such as a link , between steering shaft and the steering cylinder. They are only connected by hoses

Single-acting Cylinder (Ram) T
Has only one port for the flow of Hydraulic oil. It is used usually as a Lifting cyl as it expands with oil pressure , and contracts by force applied to the Piston, generally its own weight. It only has pressure to push the piston out, but will not push/pull it back in. This is not a ram that would be used in a steering system

Double-acting cylinder (Ram)
This type of cylinder is used for steering systems. There are two ports usually at both ends of the housing , both are used for the entrance and exit of hydraulic oil. Hydraulic pressure is used both to push the cyl open or to push the cyl closed

Valve
is a device which can control a few things
1- the pressure of fluids
2-The direction the fluid flows
3-The rate of the flow

Pressure
Is the force of the fluid. usually measured in psi (Pounds per square inch). If thought in terms of electricity this would be voltage

Volume
Is the amount of fluid flowing per unit time. Usually measured in GPM (gallons per minute) If thought in terms of electricity this would be amp's.


Stroke
The length of travel of a piston in a cyl, same idea as a engine

Bore
Is the diameter of the cylinder, same idea as an engine

Displacement
The volume of fluid displaced by one complete stroke or revolution. Same idea as an Engine.

Drift
Motion of a cylinder due to internal leakage past components in the hyd. system, usually due to blown seal/packings.

Accumulator
A container which stores fluid under pressure as a source of hyd power. It may be used as a shock absorber ( have not seen to many 4x4's use this. not sure why people don't though )

Cavitation
Air pockets in the oil circuit.

 

Other Hydraulic Steering resources

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/

http://www.partsmikeparts.com/power_steering_hydraulic.htm

http://www.bigdummymudracing.com/1999-0-hyd_steering.html

http://www.tellico4x4.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/459_1008

http://www.bc4x4.com/pr/2002/ram/

http://www.louisvilleoffroad.com/Steering-Cylinders-p-1-c-309.html

http://www.whiteknight.ca/May%2019%2003.htm

http://www.akfabshop.com/alaskaoffroad/hydro_steering.htm

http://www.wagonermachine.com/hydraulic_steering.htm

http://whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?showtopic=251

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/index.php?cPath=26_39

http://alaska4x4network.com/showthread.php?t=4462&page=1&pp=25

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/home.php?cat=109 Everything you need to include Short Orbital Columns with Ford Spines (Charlynn Orbital Valves )

 

Monster Clevis, accepts 3/4 Heim joint with misalignment spacers, machined from steel, uses countersunk Allen head 3/4 fine bolt to attach to ram.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/welcome.htm

 

http://www.akfabshop.com/services.htm Ram Clamps Machined from 6061 Billet Aluminum for mounting Full Hydraulic Steering to your axle housing.
 fit on 1.75" tube, and clamp to a 3" cylinder

 


Power Steering Pump Swamp

http://www.wt4x4.net/tech/psswap.htm

http://www.wt4x4.net/tech/saginawswap.htm

PART NUMBERS
Bracket Ford- F4UZ3C511A
Pump Cardone- 20-7944
Pulley Ford- E7UZ3A733C (supposedly also a pulley for an 89 Camaro with a 350. They are 6 rib serpentine, 6" diameter)
Hose Gates- 359470
Belt Goodyear-4060950/6PK2415

http://4x4.forensick.net/88bronco/images/saginaw_swap/

http://web.archive.org/web/20020320015140/welndmn.rockcrawler.com/Tech/psswap.html
http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26971

http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19310

 

Bracket used on Zen's Bronco with steering pump, serpentine pulley and AC replacement pulley taken off:

VIN: 1ftje34h3rha43527

1994 E-350 with 351W

 

http://www.sandstruck.com/catalog/powersteering/powersteeringsaginaw.htm

 

TYPE "P" PUMP
FLOW RATE 3.1-3.5
PRESSURE 1200-1300
RE-INSTALL RESERVOIR 
ONTO NEW BASIC PUMP

DIRECT BASIC PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR
THE FOLLOWING SAGINAW NUMBERS

7818028

7838886

7839800

7839801

7839803

7839818

26015763

26000518

26023826

26019738

26015768

26019736

26019746

26019741

26019742


APPLICATIONS

YEAR

SERIES

BODY TYPE

ENGINE TYPE

1975-79

GM

C,K SERIES

305.350 & 400 V8

1980-81

GM

C10/20 SERIES

6 CYL.,305,454 V8

1982-88

GM

C10/25 SERIES

INLINE 6,6.22 DIESEL, 454 V8

1982-88

GM

C30/35 SERIES

INLINE 6,V6,6,2L DIESEL ,350,454, V8

1988-89

GM

C,K30/35 SERIES

ALL GAS

1990-93

GM

C15/25 SERIES

V8 GAS

1987-88

GM

G10/2 SERIES

ALL GAS W/ REMOTE RES.

1990-93

GM

G10/30 SERIES

V6

1982-88

GM

R10/20/30 SERIES

DIESEL,INCLINE 6,305,350,454 V8

 

 

TYPE "P" PUMP
FLOW RATE 3.1-3.5
PRESSURE 1350-1450

RE-INSTALL RESERVOIR 
ONTO NEW BASIC PUMP

DIRECT BASIC PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR
THE FOLLOWING SAGINAW NUMBERS

7839813

7840055

7840056

7844343

7845261

7848329

7849229

26000264

26001944

26002602

26014002

26014003

26015766

26019737

26019740

26019743

26021138

26022616

26022716

26040781

26041870

26042247

7839816

7842033

26020780

   

APPLICATIONS

YEAR

SERIES

BODY TYPE

ENGINE TYPE

1975-79

GM

C10/30/25

ALL GAS W/DUAL REAR WHEELS

1982-88

GM

G10/20 SERIES

ALL

1994-95

GM

G10/30 SERIES

ALL

1996

GM

G25/35 SERIES

ALL

1980-86

GM

K30/35 SERIES

6 CYL.,350,400,454 V8,DIESEL

1990-97

GM

K SERIES

454 V8

1985-90

GM

ASTRO/SAFARI VAN

V6

1982-90

JEEP

COMANCHE

ALL

1984-90

JEEP

GRAND WAGONEER

ALL

1980-83

JEEP

CHEROKEE & WAGONEER

ALL

1986

JEEP

CHEROKEE & WAGONEER

4 CYL.

1980-82

FORD

ECONOLINE

ALL

1984-93

FORD

ECONOLINE

DIESEL

1989-97

FORD

ECONOLINE

5.0L V8

1984-95

FORD

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK

ALL

1995-96

FORD

F600 & F700

DIESEL;BRK. PUMP ONLY

1986-91

FORD

MOTOR HOME

7.5L;STRIPPED CHASSIS

 

 

TYPE "P" PUMP
FLOW RATE 2.4-2.8
PRESSURE 1100-1200
RE-INSTALL RESERVOIR ONTO
NEW BASIC PUMP

DIRECT BASIC PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR
THE FOLLOWING SAGINAW NUMBERS

7841780

26002177

26004786

APPLICATIONS

YEAR

SERIES

BODY TYPE

ENGINE TYPE

1982-94

GM

S10/15 SERIES

ALL V-6

1984-85

JEEP

CHEROKEE & WAGONEER

6 CYLINDER

 

 

TYPE "P" PUMP
FLOW RATE 2.4-2.8
PRESSURE 1350-1450
RE-INSTALL RESERVOIR ONTO
NEW BASIC PUMP

DIRECT BASIC PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR
THE FOLLOWING SAGINAW NUMBERS

7840015

7840051

7840052

7842031

7847613

26011367

26012552

26020157

26025247

26025248

26031513

26039622

26045343

26023835



APPLICATIONS

YEAR

SERIES

BODY TYPE

ENGINE TYPE

1995-99

GM

S10 / 15 SERIES

V-6

1991

JEEP

GRAND WAGONEER

ALL

1984-85

JEEP

CHEROKEE & WAGONEER

4 CYLINDER

1994-97

DODGE

R SERIES PICK-UP

ALL DIESEL

1990-95

DODGE

DAKOTA

3.9L 6 CYL. & 5.2L 8 CYL.

1980-95

DODGE

W/D RAM & RAM CHARGER

SLANT 6, 3.9L 6 CYL., 5.2L, 5.9L 8 CYL.

1980-95

DODGE

B SERIES VAN & WAGON

ALL


KRC Steering Pump  1.5 GPM to 3.7 GPM (1350-1450 psi and 3.7 gpm)

http://www.krcpower.com

http://www.stockcarproducts.com/steer1a.htm

http://www.howeracing.com/Steering/Index-Pumps-AlumSteel.htm

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=26_39&products_id=249

 

http://www.agrperformance.com/ - The AGR pump works great and is bolt on - but needs a larger reservoir to avoid cavitation.  The stock filler tube can be easily cut in half so that a length (couple of inches) of PVC tubing can be epoxied (steel putty) on to lengthen it.  It looks tacky, but works great at increasing fluid capacity, eliminating cavitation and even making it easier to fill (if you have AC).

 


Linkage

Borgson Universal

 


Current Setup

Drag Link

38 3/8"

Track Bar

38 3/8"

Tie Rod

56 1/2"

Dana 60 Stock Steering Arm Radius

7 3/4"

Dana 60 High Steer Arm Radius

6 1/2"

Chevy Dana 60 Stock Steering Arm - side to side travel

8"+

Pitman Arm Radius

(varies slightly as:

more if rod mounted high,

less if rod mounted low)

5 3/4"

should have about 13" of down travel with a 20° misalignment (sin(20) x 38)

should have about 9" of down travel with a 14° misalignment (sin(14) x 38)

 

 


Steering Stabilizers

Rancho

S42

2-3/8 long  3/8-16 threads

L1

5/8 diameter hole  1-5/16 long

 

A single RS5403 will work on a Chevy Dana 60 if carefully configured

The Rancho Dual steering stabilizer kit RS98501 fits nicely on a Chevy Dana 60 with up to a 1.5" tie rod.  You must use RS5408s if you want a dual setup.

RS5408

 

RS98501

 

Rancho

 

Upper

Lower

Collapsed

Extended

Travel

RS5401

L1

L1

12.125

19.250

7.125

RS5402

S42

S42

12.000

20.125

8.125

RS5403

S42

S42

13.000

22.125

9.125

RS5404

L1

L1

14.375

23.875

9.500

RS5405

S42

L1

12.625

21.625

9.000

RS5406

L1

L1

17.625

30.250

12.625

RS5407

L1

L1

12.000

19.625

7.625

RS5408

S42

S42

14.625

25.125

10.500

RS5409

LS5

LS24

12.750

20.450

7.700

RS5410

L1

LS38

14.500

24.375

9.875

RS5411

L1

LS35

12.500

20.625

8.125

RS5412

L1

LS24

14.125

23.250

9.125

RS5413

S42

L1

15.625

27.375

11.750

 

 

Rancho 5000 Series

Part
Number

Total
Travel

Compressed
Length

Extended
Length

Mount
Lower

Mount
Upper

RS5006

6.250

11.750

18.000

EB1

EB1

RS5007

9.375

14.875

24.250

EB1

EB1

RS5008

8.870

13.710

2.580

EB1

EB1

RS5010

10.500

15.750

26.250

EB1

EB1

RS5012

13.500

19.000

32.500

EB1

EB1

RS5019

4.625

9.625

14.250

EB1

Stud

RS5112

10.250

16.000

26.250

EB1

EB1

RS5113

7.375

12.875

20.250

EB1

EB1

RS5115

7.875

12.875

20.750

EB1

S1

RS5116

9.250

14.750

24.000

EB1

EB1

RS5117

6.875

11.875

18.750

EB1

S1

RS5118

8.250

14.000

22.250

EB1

EB1

RS5120

4.250

9.750

14.000

EB1

EB1

RS5126

10.250

16.000

26.250

EB1

EB1

RS5136

6.250

11.125

17.375

EB1

S1

RS5141

4.625

10.000

14.625

EB1

EB1

RS5148

6.375

11.750

18.125

EB1

EB1

RS5153

4.625

9.625

14.250

EB1

S1

RS5165

8.500

13.875

22.375

EB1

EB1

RS5167

5.125

10.125

15.250

EB1

S1

RS5188

4.125

8.375

12.500

EB1

S1

RS5194

8.875

14.250

23.125

EB1

EB1

RS5205

8.125

14.125

22.250

EB1

EB1

RS5246

8.750

14.125

22.875

EB1

EB1

RS5601

7.250

12.375

19.625

EB1

EB1

RS5605

4.375

8.750

13.125

EB1

S1

RS5606

4.625

9.250

13.875

EB1

S1

 

Rancho 9000 Series

Part
Number

Total
Travel

Compressed
Length

Extended
Length

Mount
Lower

Mount
Upper

RS9001

7.500"

13.250"

20.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9006

6.000"

11.625"

17.625"

EB1

EB1

RS9007

9.000"

14.750"

23.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9008

14.125"

13.625"

27.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9010

10.125"

15.875"

26.000"

EB1

EB1

RS9012

13.250"

19.000"

32.250"

EB1

EB1

RS9112

10.250"

15.875"

26.125"

EB1

EB1

RS9113

7.250"

12.875"

20.125"

EB1

EB1

RS9115

7.750"

12.875"

20.625"

EB1

S1

RS9116

9.000"

14.750"

23.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9118

8.250"

13.875"

22.125"

EB1

EB1

RS9119

6.125"

11.625"

17.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9120

4.000"

9.750"

13.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9125

8.250"

14.000"

22.250"

EB1

EB1

RS9126

10.125"

16.000"

26.125"

EB1

EB1

RS9145

4.000"

9.375"

13.375"

EB1

S1

RS9148

6.125"

11.625"

17.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9151

6.375"

12.125"

18.500"

EB1

EB1

RS9155

6.125"

11.625"

17.750"

EB1

EB1

RS9168

10.000"

15.250"

25.250"

EB1

S1

RS9179

8.250"

14.000"

22.250"

EB1

S1

RS9205

8.000"

14.125"

22.125"

EB1

EB1

RS9244

7.625"

14.000"

21.625"

EB1

EB1

RS9246

8.625"

14.250"

22.875"

EB1

EB1

 

 

Skyjacker's Dual Steering Stabilizers SJA-7240 92660 looks like it may also work as well.

7220

 

92660

 

7240 (possibly old version of 92620?)

 

S1 2.37 long stud 3/8 24 stud

EB1 5/8 hole 1.44 wide

 

PART

NO.

EXT.

LENGTH"

COLL.

LENGTH"

Travel

MOUNT

UPPER

MOUNT

LOWER

92010

20.26

12.01

8.25

S1

S1

92020

23.87

14.05

9.82

ES109

ES146

92030

23.57

14.19

9.38

EB1

EB1

92040

17.06

10.48

6.58

S1

EB1

92050

19.32

12.07

7.25

EB1

ES146

92060

23.57

14.19

9.38

EB1

EB1

92070

Stock Chevy Dana 60

23.57

14.19

9.38

EB1

EB1

92080

21.51

12.63

8.88

S1

S1

92090

21.51

12.63

8.88

S1

S1

92100

21.80

12.85

8.95

EB1

S1

92110

23.73

14.23

9.5

ES109

EB1

92120

18.14

11.19

6.95

ES37

ES109

92130

18.14

11.19

6.95

ES37

ES109

92150

21.30

12.60

8.7

S1

EB1

 


Steering Geometry Basics

 

Caster is the fore or aft slope of the steering axis. The steering axis is a line drawn through the upper and lower ball joints of the knuckle. Positive caster is when the bottom of the steering axis line is in front of the tire's contact patch. Zero caster is when the steering axis is at 0o. Positive (shown) caster ensures good stability, helps maintain straight-ahead direction and promotes steering wheel self-centering. Too much positive caster causes hard steering, excessive road shock and shimmy.

 

Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the front tires as viewed from the front. Inward tilt is negative, outward tilt is positive. Camber is used to distribute load across the entire tread. Improper camber makes the tire wear on one edge, and causes the vehicle to pull to the side that has the most positive camber.

 

Toe is the side-to-side difference in distance between the front and rear of the front tires. If the distance is closer at the front, it's called toe-in. If the difference is closer at the rear, it's called toe-out.

 

 

 


 

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