1995cruiser
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Hello I have been working on this modified 1995 landcruiser and have literally hit another road block on my steering.
During or before full front suspension compression, Pitman arm tie rod are contacting hitting the crossover linkage.
I have found some posts on another forum with similar same problem. The truck has a 2.5" lift. A lot of people talked about getting an straight pitman arm to correct. I dont think that will work for my vehicle because turning to locks on a right turn would contact the pitman arm tie rod bolt at the frame. Also I think my down travel is a lot and would bind the pitman arm tie rod end severely if I changed that dimension less. I also found another vague post about running a flat pitman arm and notching the frame. I will suck the front end down for more information like how much more clearance I need.
They also speak of moving the steering gear forward 2 to 3". I dont mind that but I have thoughts about how to extend the steering column input shaft safely and correctly.
I think if there was a pitman arm with the same bend 3/4 to 1" longer would be the easiest fix. I am new to Toyota as of the beginning of Covid. Looking for some advise. I have pictures on request. Im not sure but I think what I have for steering linkage they refer to it as the GM 1 ton tie rod and drag link ends.
During or before full front suspension compression, Pitman arm tie rod are contacting hitting the crossover linkage.
I have found some posts on another forum with similar same problem. The truck has a 2.5" lift. A lot of people talked about getting an straight pitman arm to correct. I dont think that will work for my vehicle because turning to locks on a right turn would contact the pitman arm tie rod bolt at the frame. Also I think my down travel is a lot and would bind the pitman arm tie rod end severely if I changed that dimension less. I also found another vague post about running a flat pitman arm and notching the frame. I will suck the front end down for more information like how much more clearance I need.
They also speak of moving the steering gear forward 2 to 3". I dont mind that but I have thoughts about how to extend the steering column input shaft safely and correctly.
I think if there was a pitman arm with the same bend 3/4 to 1" longer would be the easiest fix. I am new to Toyota as of the beginning of Covid. Looking for some advise. I have pictures on request. Im not sure but I think what I have for steering linkage they refer to it as the GM 1 ton tie rod and drag link ends.
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