When you push a custom 4x4 rig to its limits on treacherous trails, the factory steering components quickly become the weakest link. For those running heavy-duty front axles, upgrading to a professional-grade Dana 60 high steer kit is the ultimate way to protect your vital linkages, correct severe suspension geometry, and conquer the rocks with total confidence.
The Power of a Dana 60 Crossover Steering Kit
Lifting a solid-axle truck drastically alters the angle of the factory drag link. This steep angle causes severe bump steer—where the steering wheel jerks violently as the suspension cycles—and limits your axle's ability to articulate. Upgrading to a dedicated hd crossover steering kit solves these handling nightmares.
By utilizing Dana 60 kingpin crossover steering, you relocate the steering linkage above the leaf springs. This completely flattens the drag link angle, providing smooth, predictable control whether you are navigating a rocky canyon or driving on the highway.
Unyielding Strength: Billet Dana 60 Steering Arms
The knuckles bear the brunt of the extreme torque generated by large off-road tires. To ensure your steering doesn't buckle under pressure, the East West Offroad Dana 60 kit features massive 1.25 inch thick Dana 60 arms.
Unlike factory cast iron arms that are brittle and prone to cracking, these billet Dana 60 steering arms are machined from high-quality domestic billet blocks. Engineered with a 5 hole Dana 60 steering arms pattern, they serve as top-tier Reid compatible Dana 60 arms for aftermarket knuckles, while remaining perfectly compatible with standard 4-hole factory knuckles.
Building a Bulletproof Front End with 1-Ton Components
To guarantee that your custom rig can handle 40-inch tires in bound-up situations, this Dana 60 steering kit is packed with massive components, effectively functioning as a complete GM 1 ton steering kit upgrade.
Essential Parts for the Dana 60 Tie Rod Kit
This comprehensive package includes the industry's heaviest joints:
- A legendary ES2026R drag link kit complete with hardware.
- A robust ES2027L drag link end to secure the pitman arm connection.
- Ultra-durable ES2234L ES2234R tie rod ends to link your steering arms.
Because custom builds feature widely varying axle widths and suspension setups, this system is strategically designed as a Dana 60 high steer without DOM tubes. This allows custom fabricators to source heavy-wall steel tubing locally, cut it exactly to their required length, and easily weld in the provided left and right 7/8-18 weld bungs and jam nuts.
Eradicating Slop: The Springless Dana 60 High Steer Advantage
The factory kingpin relies on a coil spring and a nylon cone that inevitably compress and wear out during aggressive off-roading. This design flaw leads directly to loose steering and the violent shaking known as "death wobble."
The included Dana 60 bronze bushing high steer kit completely eliminates this vulnerability. By converting to a springless Dana 60 high steer setup, the weak factory spring is replaced with a solid bronze bushing and a threaded preload set screw. This Dana 60 kingpin high steer upgrade mechanically locks your knuckle tension in place, delivering a tight, highly responsive steering feel that outlasts the toughest trails.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is this setup sold as a Dana 60 high steer without DOM tubes?
Track widths and suspension geometry are unique to every single custom rig. By providing a Dana 60 high steer without DOM tubes, fabricators can cut their own locally sourced tubing to the exact custom length needed, using the provided 7/8-18 weld bungs and jam nuts for a flawless, tailored fit.
Are the 1.25 inch thick Dana 60 arms compatible with my stock axle?
Yes! The 1.25 inch thick Dana 60 arms feature a versatile 5 hole Dana 60 steering arms layout. While the fifth hole makes them premium Reid compatible Dana 60 arms, you can seamlessly install them on standard factory 4-hole knuckles by simply bolting them into the four factory locations and leaving the fifth hole unused.
Will these 1-ton components handle massive tires?
Absolutely. This kit is a true GM 1 ton steering kit upgrade. It features the massive ES2234L ES2234R tie rod ends, the ES2027L drag link end, and the heavy-duty ES2026R drag link kit components, which are specifically designed to handle the extreme stress of 40+ inch mud and rock crawling tires.
What does a springless Dana 60 high steer conversion do?
A springless Dana 60 high steer replaces the compressible factory kingpin spring with a heavy-duty bronze bushing. This creates a solid pivot point that won't deflect or wear out under heavy loads, permanently eliminating the steering slop that causes death wobble.