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thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« on: Jul 27, 2005, 02:11:06 PM »
i have an 85 yota and the front springs are completely shot. i'm talking like negative arch. i do have a set of stock front springs that are ok but i kinda wanted something that would lift it. i don't have money so i was thinking of going with rears up front but then with the lift i would probly have to go with crossover steering. once again i don't have cash so i was wondering how hard it was to do crossover steering without the kit. i have access to a shop so tools aren't a problem and me and my buddies have fab skills so taht's not a problem i was just wondering how much work was involved? what kind of things am i gunna have to fab? if someone has done it and it's very complicated let me kno so i don't get in over my head. thanks for any input
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2005, 02:27:10 PM »
Two things you don't go cheap on, steering and brakes.
Wait until you have the money.
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2005, 02:34:46 PM »
Quote from: fellowsped on Jul 27, 2005, 02:11:06 PM
i have an 85 yota and the front springs are completely shot. i'm talking like negative arch. i do have a set of stock front springs that are ok but i kinda wanted something that would lift it. i don't have money so i was thinking of going with rears up front but then with the lift i would probly have to go with crossover steering. once again i don't have cash so i was wondering how hard it was to do crossover steering without the kit. i have access to a shop so tools aren't a problem and me and my buddies have fab skills so taht's not a problem i was just wondering how much work was involved? what kind of things am i gunna have to fab? if someone has done it and it's very complicated let me kno so i don't get in over my head. thanks for any input
hey bud, im in the same boat, on my last rig, i fabed up seven different high steer setups, one caused a rollover, the other six sucked ass, i then payed the money to marlin for the right parts, and wala it worked great, you can not factor in "ackerman " angles, which are necessary to a properly functioning sydstem- i know how the money thing goes, but is saving 350$ worth the potential loss of your rig, or your life??? i doint think so, im as poor as it gets, but im buyin the kit if it means no food for a few weeks
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2005, 02:54:59 PM »
crawlerdan you forgot top ramen! 10 for a buck! Now you CAN afford to have a couple beers while you work! 3 days til shes gone...good luck. :brick:
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #4 on: Jul 27, 2005, 03:03:09 PM »
ramen makes me have liquid tummy though :crazy:
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #5 on: Jul 27, 2005, 09:06:57 PM »
you don't even wanna know about my brakes. we'll just leave it at that.
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #6 on: Jul 27, 2005, 11:52:05 PM »
Quote from: crawlerdan on Jul 27, 2005, 03:03:09 PM
ramen makes me have liquid tummy though :crazy:

got some extra poundage you need to lose?? :hahaha:
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #7 on: Jul 27, 2005, 11:53:27 PM »
I always wondered how people gain weight eating mcdonalds...i always lose weight.
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #8 on: Jul 27, 2005, 11:55:04 PM »
I heard of this lady she sailed around the world or whatver and all she ate was chicken top ramen.
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Re: thinking of doing custom crossover steering
« Reply #9 on: Jul 28, 2005, 06:50:42 AM »
Quote from: BLACKDOG on Jul 27, 2005, 11:52:05 PM
got some extra poundage you need to lose?? :hahaha:
no, ive already lost 15 lbs in two weeks
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