Steering arms

[Bull22]

Ive started rebuilding my 78 disc brake axel to put on my 74fj40. I am starting to look for steering parts. I need to find a tougher set of steering arms (being that I am going to install sag. power steering with hydro assist) anyone know a location for steering arms. (I am not going cross over FYI).

The axel rebuld is going good.I tore everything down and degreased. Installed the aussie locker. Reinstalled the knuckle housings with new inner axel seals in and new steering bearings and races. Hopefully next weekend I will get to put the axels in and the new longfields.

Thanks

 

[woody]

stronger stock arms?

Unfortunately, EVERY manufacturer out there assume if you are upgrading from the already-strong stock arms that you are also delving into crossover steering....

The only arm-manuf I can think of that does custom severe duty stuff would be 4x4 Labs...Luke makes every set per the customer specs, and I'd wager he can make you a custom set for your "stock" steering configuration.

 

[teapot]

www.4x4labs.com or call (530)477-0140

 

[65swb45]

Luke's the man!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Check out Luke and see what your options are... But, why do you need to upgrade over the stock arms.. I have never seen a stock arm fail short of an auto accident... There are alot of people running big tires, lockers, rams, etc on the stock arms without failure.

 

[beanz2]

Too bad it is a 1978 axle you are rebuilding. If it had 1979 - 1983 or minitruck knuckles you could use the larger 70 series or 60 series arms. Here is a pic of 70 series arms next to minitruck arms:

Dave

 

[theo]

You gain Ackerman steering geometry with 4x4labs arms. Doesn't seem like many folks here worry about it.