High Steering Build '78 FJ40

[Bluegrass40]

Considering SOA with high steering on my '78.

Have some questions that I have not found answers to....

I like this setup with the connecting rod behind the axle. I believe this is a 4x4 labs system, although I was not able to find it on their website. Does anyone run this or something similar? Any issues with oil pan interference? (I would look on my truck but it is about 40 miles way at this point....)

 

[Jerry D.]

May be High Steer Kit for FJ40 | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

Jerry D.

 

[reddingcruiser]

Frombe High Steer from 4x4 Labs. Call Luke, he'll help you.

 

[69LC]

If you're open to forward facing arms, I know Luke used to offer the arms at custom heights for a forward tie rod as well.

 

[Bluegrass40]

I like the rear arm because it resolves some tie rod clearance issues for various wheel options. It also protects the tie rod well.

Just want to be sure I won't have an issue with clearance to oil pan etc.

Btw @reddingcruiser.....What does Frombe mean?

 

[69LC]

That's easy-from behind

 

[reddingcruiser]

I like the rear arm because it resolves some tie rod clearance issues for various wheel options. It also protects the tie rod well.

Just want to be sure I won't have an issue with clearance to oil pan etc.

Btw @reddingcruiser.....What does Frombe mean?[/QUOTE

Ah, trivia. It means 'from behind' . Asked Luke the same question years ago.

 

[reddingcruiser]

Answer ended up in the quote, means 'from behind '

 

[camcruiser13]

i run this and have no oil pan clearance issues

 

[camcruiser13]

i run this with no issues with the oil pan. see my ram assist thread in sig for pics

 

[Hamachi]

i run this with no issues with the oil pan. see my ram assist thread in sig for pics

Which design is better? In from or behind?
I’ve heard several pros and cons for both?

 

[Jackson Hanes]

Hey, wanting to add hi-steer to my 76. But as you probably know you need a 80+ year model knuckle or fj60 knuckles. Does anyone make a kit for earlier year models? All the previous people mentions I don’t think make them anymore.

 

[Hamachi]

Hey, wanting to add hi-steer to my 76. But as you probably know you need a 80+ year model knuckle or fj60 knuckles. Does anyone make a kit for earlier year models? All the previous people mentions I don’t think make them anymore.

4x4 labs does

 

[jim land]

Hey, wanting to add hi-steer to my 76. But as you probably know you need a 80+ year model knuckle or fj60 knuckles. Does anyone make a kit for earlier year models? All the previous people mentions I don’t think make them anymore.

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