Dana 30 cross over steer write up

[Baggey22]

So I'm doing a SAS on my 1995 S10. I'm doing with a HPD30/8.8 combo. The only issue I was having was what to do about my steering. I wanted to go spring over and that requires steering modifications. So I went online searching for a cost friendly way to fix my problem. This is how I did it!

I found the site http://www.jb4x4.com/products.htm where they sell a bracket that makes my steering possible at an affordable price. So here's how it's installed.
Tools required:

• Angle Grinder (4-4.5") with grinding wheel
• drill with various bits to drill a hole to 27/64"
• a 1/2"-13 tap
• Torque wrench
• 19mm socket and socket wrench

First: Take an angle grinder (4 or 4.5 inch) with a grinding wheel and grind off the small casting ridge that is on the knuckle (you'll see what I mean in a later picture)
Second: You take the bracket and with the two long bolts provided bolt it into place
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201923949

Third: Now that the arm is in place take a 1/2" bit and drill a little bit so that you know where the center of each hole is on top of the knuckle
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201923950

Fourth: Once the holes are marked take the arm off so that you can drill all the holes out. The holes need to be 27/64" the NEED to be that size because you have to tap them out to a 1/2"-13 thread. (this is the picture where you can see where the casting ridge needs to be ground off)
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201923951

Fifth: Now that the holes are at EXACTLY 27/64" take your 1/2"-13 tap and tap all three holes on top of the knuckle
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201923953

Sixth: Once all three holes are tapped properly you can put the bracket back on with the three small 1/2"-13 bolts (put a drop of lock tight on all three 1/2"-13 bolts) and the two longer bolts that bolt into the hub.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201923954

Seventh: Once all the bolts are threaded in torque all five to 75lbs and you're done. Good job!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201923956

This process took me about an hour to do. I had to switch drills a few times for reasons of crappy batteries.

I apologize for the crappy pictures, they are from my camera phone because my normal digital camera died right as I tried to take a picture. I tried to remember every step and explain it as clearly as possible. If you have ANY questions let me know.

[Tim99Zr2]

very good, i may need more pics thou! thanks man!

[Baggey22]

Let me know what you need and I'll see what I can do

[Tim99Zr2]

sounds good man, just maybe get pics of angles the whole way around it?

[Baggey22]

There really isn't much more to show, but I'll get higher quality pictures tomorrow or Sunday with my digital camera instead of camera phone

[89-S-Dime]

I recomend a sticky, GREAT JOB!

[Tim99Zr2]

yea, i just need alot of angles of pics, need to see what and where things go

[Baggey22]

Quote: Originally Posted by 89-S-Dime

I recomend a sticky, GREAT JOB!

Thanks!

And Tim I'm going into my shop later today so I'll get those pix for you

[tfpets]

Hey good job on that!! I have been waiting for the install on that to determine if I wanted it...that one looks alot beefier than the one on the website, im glad to see that...I will probably be doing that sooner than later!!

[Baggey22]

I was waiting to see what you thought Tfpets. It is pretty beefy, it weights around five pounds. Like I said it's pretty easy as long as you have a lot of drill bits to bore the holes out and the tap. And once you torque everything down it's solid.

[Tim99Zr2]

ok thanks a ton baggey!!

[Baggey22]

Here you go Tim, and anyone else that wants them. Some higher quality "finished" pictures
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201988536

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201988537

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201988538

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201988538

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201988540

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201988540

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1201988541

[Tim99Zr2]

fvckin right, thanks a ton man!! but im going to shower now, i just lifted another jeep today. haha i misewell start a business

very nice pics. i think that may be all i need! now i just need to draw up some blue prints and get some measurements.

[Baggey22]

You need measurements from me now? God your needy

[DieselS10]

Excellent thread! Great to see someone touching on a subject that to many overlook, safe steering of all things!

[Tim99Zr2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baggey22

You need measurements from me now? God your needy

haha, i dunno i need to draw it up first. you might need to give me measurements

[Baggey22]

Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10

Excellent thread! Great to see someone touching on a subject that to many overlook, safe steering of all things!

Thanks! Steering was one of my first concerns when I started thinking about my SAS

[Baggey22]

So I got my SAS done as many of you know, here is a picture of it installed on my truck
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1204761444

[bigjim]

Kick ass job man. Im looking for a set of axels to do this to mine. I'm also going to put a sbc in at the same time.

[nyteRyda]

I know this is a long dead thread, but this helps with bumpsteer and vehicle lean when turning???

Thanks in advance

[Baggey22]

I never drove my s10 WITHOUT this. As you can see in my pictures I installed it before the axle ever went under the truck.
Once I got shocks and drove my truck on the road I had very minimal bump steer (only when hitting BIG potholes) until I put a steering stabilizer on. Now I can do 60mph no problem. It's a great way to get inexpensive "half high steer"
I recommend this to EVERYONE using a YJ Dana 30.

[nyteRyda]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baggey22

I never drove my s10 WITHOUT this. As you can see in my pictures I installed it before the axle ever went under the truck.
Once I got shocks and drove my truck on the road I had very minimal bump steer (only when hitting BIG potholes) until I put a steering stabilizer on. Now I can do 60mph no problem. It's a great way to get inexpensive "half high steer"
I recommend this to EVERYONE using a YJ Dana 30.

Thanks I think this is the route I am going to go...I need to do something to fix my problems, now when you did this did you have to make a new steering link or did you re use the old one?

[Tim99Zr2]

use the stock tie rod, lengthen the drag link.

[Baggey22]

I had the pitman arm and the steering bracket reamed to work with GM 1-ton TRE's. Then I got some threaded inserts and made my own drag link out of 1.5"OD DOM tube.
My drag link is a LITTLE overkill . . . . but I like it that way. If I ever bend my tie rod (which probably won't take too long) I plan to do the same thing so it's stronger.

[nyteRyda]

Ahh ok sounds good...I plan on doing this you covered everything really good...much appreciated

[DieselS10]

This would make a great sticky in the SFA section.

[Baggey22]

Quote: Originally Posted by DieselS10

This would make a great sticky in the SFA section.

I agree