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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?

Are you referring to a modified drag link, the steering arm, or a combination of both?

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

MarkVeroye wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:03 am

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

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.

dodgeboykim wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:00 pm

Look at a GM style adjustable drag link.

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?

What year GM adjustable drag link out of potential future curiosity?

Jim100 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:28 pm

What year GM adjustable drag link out of potential future curiosity?

Probably 74 to 85 ish

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 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

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.