FSJ Dana 44 - SOA (spring over axle) Steering Solutions
I?m making this post because we seem to be asked the same question on a reasonably regular basis. It will be a sticky for a bit, then it will get archived.
The topic is pretty clear, Dana 44 - SOA Steering Solutions:
It?s that simple, but I am going to impose a few conditions which I feel are simple, efficient and will help members find needed information faster.
Pictures:
Pictures are mandatory.
I would think uploading them here and using them as attachments would be fine, off site hosting is fine also, please keep the image size reasonable (someplace about 500 pixels wide) and keep backup copies.
Format:
I?d like it to be clean and simple.
Example
Rig and Axle Type:
(wag, chero, JTruck, NT or WT if applicable, swapped axle, D44 or 10-Bolt, let?s leave the D60?s for another post)
Type:
(cross-over or full high-steering, bent drag link, etc.)
Vendor:
(list as much contact information as possible, name, phone, links, email, etc)
Parts Used:
(list only the parts needed for the steering here)
Price:
(try and break it down by pieces if you can please)
Procedure:
(try to list the order in which you did things along with any special tools required)
Other:
(this is where you should list other items you used or had to modify- brake lines, perches, drive shafts, cross members, shocks, how you dealt with leveling the rear, etc)
Comments:
Please feel free to add comments about drivability, ease of installation, etc.
Do not add comments about other folks rigs, parts, prices, etc. This post is meant to be informative, not declarative. Folks can use their own common sense to make their own decisions about those things.
Vendors:
I think it would be nice if vendors wanted to post their products or services here, please invite them if you can, but it must be kept to the topic, nothing else.
Suggestions/Misc:
For this post that is, I'm open to them, but I think it's pretty clear above.
Some folks are going to want to post "see my link here", try it, I'll look through it, there are some really great sites out there. I would lke it to be detailed enough so that members can make an informed decision.
Anything OT at all gets deleted.
Thanks,
EDIT:
Please note I am editing this as we progress to keep the content related to steering.
LINKS TO VENDORS:
http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-883.htm (WA)
http://www.bluetorchfab.com/ (Dothan, AL)
http://www.partsmike.com/ (Auburn, CA)
http://completeoffroad.com/ (??, IA)
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/index.html (Auburn, CA)
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/ (Springfield, OR)
http://www.rockstomper.com/ (Firestone, CO)
http://bullgearinc.com/ (Locust, NC)
http://www.extremegearoffroad.com/ (Orangevale, CA)
http://home.foothilloffroad.com/home.jsp (Auburn, CA)
http://www.dedenbear.com/TXToffroad.htm (Pleasant Hill, CA)
http://www.jeeperz-creeperz.com/ (Wyandotte, MI)
http://www.spydercustoms.com/ (Sheridan, CO)
http://www.the-jeep-guy.com/ (Portland, OR)
http://www.tellico4x4.com/ (Killen, AL)
http://www.sams4x4store.com/ (Tulsa, OK)
http://www.kozoffroad.com/index.html (Midland, MI)
http://www.harshterrain.com/ (Colorado Springs, CO)
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/index.html (Tucson, AZ)
http://www.jnutter.com/ (Ramsey, MN)
Note 1:
That is just a list above, it's just there to save some search time.
Some of these vendors offer products made by others, I tried to narrow it down but I'm sure I missed a few. If you think I should add someone, please let me know.
Neither myself or IFSJA is offering any endorsment of products or specific vendors. You should contact the vendor and fully discuss what your intentions are.
Note 2:
These are dead links that have been removed from the above list. If you find a valid link for these companies, or anyone you think should be added, please let me know via PM.
http://www.redrock4x4.com/ (West Jordan, UT)
http://www.cranecommerce.com/catalog/index.php (Wheat Ridge, CO)
Thanks,
Tad
I?m making this post because we seem to be asked the same question on a reasonably regular basis. It will be a sticky for a bit, then it will get archived.
The topic is pretty clear, Dana 44 - SOA Steering Solutions:
It?s that simple, but I am going to impose a few conditions which I feel are simple, efficient and will help members find needed information faster.
Pictures:
Pictures are mandatory.
I would think uploading them here and using them as attachments would be fine, off site hosting is fine also, please keep the image size reasonable (someplace about 500 pixels wide) and keep backup copies.
Format:
I?d like it to be clean and simple.
Example
Rig and Axle Type:
(wag, chero, JTruck, NT or WT if applicable, swapped axle, D44 or 10-Bolt, let?s leave the D60?s for another post)
Type:
(cross-over or full high-steering, bent drag link, etc.)
Vendor:
(list as much contact information as possible, name, phone, links, email, etc)
Parts Used:
(list only the parts needed for the steering here)
Price:
(try and break it down by pieces if you can please)
Procedure:
(try to list the order in which you did things along with any special tools required)
Other:
(this is where you should list other items you used or had to modify- brake lines, perches, drive shafts, cross members, shocks, how you dealt with leveling the rear, etc)
Comments:
Please feel free to add comments about drivability, ease of installation, etc.
Do not add comments about other folks rigs, parts, prices, etc. This post is meant to be informative, not declarative. Folks can use their own common sense to make their own decisions about those things.
Vendors:
I think it would be nice if vendors wanted to post their products or services here, please invite them if you can, but it must be kept to the topic, nothing else.
Suggestions/Misc:
For this post that is, I'm open to them, but I think it's pretty clear above.
Some folks are going to want to post "see my link here", try it, I'll look through it, there are some really great sites out there. I would lke it to be detailed enough so that members can make an informed decision.
Anything OT at all gets deleted.
Thanks,
EDIT:
Please note I am editing this as we progress to keep the content related to steering.
LINKS TO VENDORS:
http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-883.htm (WA)
http://www.bluetorchfab.com/ (Dothan, AL)
http://www.partsmike.com/ (Auburn, CA)
http://completeoffroad.com/ (??, IA)
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/index.html (Auburn, CA)
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/ (Springfield, OR)
http://www.rockstomper.com/ (Firestone, CO)
http://bullgearinc.com/ (Locust, NC)
http://www.extremegearoffroad.com/ (Orangevale, CA)
http://home.foothilloffroad.com/home.jsp (Auburn, CA)
http://www.dedenbear.com/TXToffroad.htm (Pleasant Hill, CA)
http://www.jeeperz-creeperz.com/ (Wyandotte, MI)
http://www.spydercustoms.com/ (Sheridan, CO)
http://www.the-jeep-guy.com/ (Portland, OR)
http://www.tellico4x4.com/ (Killen, AL)
http://www.sams4x4store.com/ (Tulsa, OK)
http://www.kozoffroad.com/index.html (Midland, MI)
http://www.harshterrain.com/ (Colorado Springs, CO)
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/index.html (Tucson, AZ)
http://www.jnutter.com/ (Ramsey, MN)
Note 1:
That is just a list above, it's just there to save some search time.
Some of these vendors offer products made by others, I tried to narrow it down but I'm sure I missed a few. If you think I should add someone, please let me know.
Neither myself or IFSJA is offering any endorsment of products or specific vendors. You should contact the vendor and fully discuss what your intentions are.
Note 2:
These are dead links that have been removed from the above list. If you find a valid link for these companies, or anyone you think should be added, please let me know via PM.
http://www.redrock4x4.com/ (West Jordan, UT)
http://www.cranecommerce.com/catalog/index.php (Wheat Ridge, CO)
Thanks,
Tad
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