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Old 12-17-08, 10:52 AM   #66 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Randy88FJ62 View Post
The hi-steer came with 80 series rod ends so other than the steering lengths I don't think I need to do anything there.
I understand that, what I'm saying is that the tie rod ends are different from the drag link ends and the hy-steering is set up with all (4) tie rod ends. Unfortunately, the Pittman is normally attached to the drag link and so the taper is for the drag link ends, and won't fit the tie rod ends. I may be wrong about that, but that is what I remember when I had the 80 series front end apart.

In the end, do a test fit and see for yourself, but be prepared for the idea of cutting a new taper. With the correct reamer it's a 2 minute job.

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