Hitting the trails with oversized tires and a massive suspension lift is the peak off-road experience, right up until your steering wheel violently jerks out of your hands. Upgrading your rig is a balancing act, and leaving your factory steering untouched after a lift is a guaranteed recipe for white-knuckle driving.
If you want absolute control and bulletproof reliability, investing in a professional-grade Dana 44 Crossover Steering Kit is the definitive answer. Let’s break down exactly how you can transform your rig's handling.
Why You Need a Chevy 10 Bolt High Steer Conversion
Factory push-pull steering systems were simply not designed to accommodate tall lift kits. When you increase the ride height, the drag link is forced into a steep, extreme angle that wreaks havoc on your handling geometry.
Fix Bump Steer Lifted Chevy and Custom Rigs
The most notorious side effect of this bad geometry is bump steer. To successfully Fix Bump Steer Lifted Chevy trucks and custom SUVs experience, you must bring that drag link back to a parallel angle with the ground. By installing a high steer system, you relocate the linkage above the leaf springs and cross it over to the passenger side.
Whether you are putting together a heavy-duty Squarebody Crossover Steering Kit or executing a specialized Jeep Dana 44 high steer conversion, correcting this angle gives you precise, effortless steering on the highway and the rocks.
The Power of the EWO Complete 1-Ton Crossover High Steer Kit
When it comes to your steering, failure is not an option. The EWO complete 1-ton crossover high steer kit delivers uncompromising strength by utilizing premium, overbuilt components. This is what makes the East West Offroad 1 ton steering package stand out from the crowd.
US Made Dana 44 Knuckle with Bottom Up Taper
The anchor of this hd crossover steering kit is a flawless, brand-new US Made Dana 44 Knuckle. You need a sturdy Dana 44 passenger side flat top knuckle to mount your high steer arms, and EWO provides exactly that. Uniquely, this EWO knuckle features a Chevy 10 bolt bottom up taper knuckle design, ensuring optimal clearance and incredibly secure seating for your rod ends.
Massive 1.25 Inch Thick Billet Steering Arms
Bolted securely to that Dana 44 Flat Top Knuckle are the legendary Dana 44 High Steer Arms. Bypassing cheap cast metals, EWO supplies 1.25 inch thick billet steering arms with a 4-hole design. Machined domestically by American workers and carrying a lifetime warranty, they are locked into place using ultra-strong Chromoly 9/16 studs Dana 44, heavy-duty conical washers, and lock nuts.
Building Your DIY Dana 44 Steering Kit
A custom steering linkage requires custom measurements, which is why this package is thoughtfully designed for the hands-on builder.
Crossover Steering Kit Without DOM Tubing
To save you massive amounts of money on freight, this is explicitly a crossover steering kit without DOM tubing. You receive all the precision-machined hardware to assemble your Chevy 10 bolt Jeep crossover steering setup, including the left and right 7/8 – 18 weld bungs and jam nuts. You simply purchase the heavy raw steel tubing locally, cut it to size, and weld in the bungs.
Top-Tier Drag Links and Hardware
This 1 Ton Steering Upgrade Chevy K5 package ensures every moving part is heavy-duty:
- Advanced metal to metal tie rod ends featuring spring technology that self-adjusts for wear, outperforming standard nylon-lined joints.
- Massive ES2026R ES2027L drag link ends complete with grease fittings, castle nuts, and cotter pins.
- A fully indexable 3 inch drop forged pitman arm 32 spline to drop your steering box connection perfectly.
- Metal-on-metal upper and lower ball joints to rebuild your knuckle assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does the East West Offroad 1 ton steering kit come with tubing?
No, it is specifically designed as a crossover steering kit without DOM tubing. Heavy steel tubes are notoriously expensive to ship. By sourcing your own DOM tubing locally, you save significantly on shipping costs while getting to custom-cut the lengths for your exact axle width.
Will this hd crossover steering kit handle 40-inch tires?
Absolutely. The combination of the 1.25-inch thick billet steering arms, chromoly 9/16 studs, and genuine 1-ton ES2026R/ES2027L drag link ends are engineered to comfortably handle the extreme stress and leverage of 35-inch to 40-inch off-road tires.
Are the ball joints included in this kit?
Yes, the EWO DIY Dana 44 Steering Kit comes with premium metal-on-metal upper and lower ball joints, so you have everything required to completely refresh the passenger-side knuckle connection during your install.