1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
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1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
What’s everyone using to adjust steering angle after installing installing a lift? I have the factory closed knuckle Dana 44 and since it’s a dodge..... no one seems to sell a high steer kit or anything. It’s a 4 inch lift and I haven’t found anything available other than building my own parts. Advice?
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Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
Are you referring to a modified drag link, the steering arm, or a combination of both?
'69 W200 (thumbnail)
'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
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'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
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Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
Looking for anything. Was thinking about a modified drag link since that would be the easiest thing to do. Im only going a 4” lift so I won’t be getting to extreme
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Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
MarkVeroye wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:03 amLooking for anything. Was thinking about a modified drag link since that would be the easiest thing to do. Im only going a 4” lift so I won’t be getting to extreme
Look at a GM style adjustable drag link. Might be a GM style adjustable for a lift available. I use a GM one on my 66 W100 with PS Conversion. You will have to enlarge tapered holes on the stock Dodge Pitman and arm on knuckle.
My truck is younger than me.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
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Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
The tapers might be different, but reaming out the steering and pitman arms isn't an expensive operation. I may have a similar need on the Dana 60 I tore down today. BTW, I was trying to get the rotors off a pair of GM dual rear wheel hubs and had no luck at all breaking those bolts loose. How can I tell if they were put on with Loctite and are therefore in need of heat?
'69 W200 (thumbnail)
'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
Mark Vande Pol
Wildergarten.org
'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
Mark Vande Pol
Wildergarten.org
Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
What year GM adjustable drag link out of potential future curiosity?
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Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
Probably 74 to 85 ish
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My truck is younger than me.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
Any updates on this thread????? I too have a 69 w100 with closed knuckle Danna 44
I would like to do a 4 inch lift myself.
Getting RCVR axles is easy just a phone call away to order so I can run 35" without fear of breaking the axles But as Posted Steering angles remains the main issue. I already purchased my 35"s they wait in in the shop in a corner.
I want to install Power steering at same time which is an issue that should be tackled all at the same time I think.
I would like to do a 4 inch lift myself.
Getting RCVR axles is easy just a phone call away to order so I can run 35" without fear of breaking the axles But as Posted Steering angles remains the main issue. I already purchased my 35"s they wait in in the shop in a corner.
I want to install Power steering at same time which is an issue that should be tackled all at the same time I think.
Dennis Barnett
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A&P mechanic, General radio Telephone operator
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Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
I had https://www.wfoconcepts.com/i-30505029- ... reads.html make the tie rod and drag link. IIRC, I did have to ream both holes for the new drag link
Re: 1969 w100 steering angle adjustment
my 71w has a very similar steering set up as what is seen on the 72' dodge truck w models. while the frame is straighter, the 72 were arched, and still had the cast iron box bracket. my 71 has a part of angle welded to the top of the frame so the top bracket bolt gives bracket with box at that angle you see on the 72 w models. its a power steering unit that im replacing with a new manual, for now.
1971 Dodge W100