Steering adjustments with 5.5" lift?

TobyH · Feb 13, 2008

I've already got a 3.5" RE lift, but am looking to add another 2", I know I've got to extend my Track Bar, but believe I may need to adjust some of the steering system.

I'm looking for some pics of systems that have been changed so I can see what may need doing.

Can anyone help?

Cheers

Toby

outlander · Feb 13, 2008

Other than modifiying the trac bar It'll be driveable/wheelable with stock steering and 5.5" not the best setup though.I'm sitting at 5.5 and still have stock steering and have wheeled it quite a bit that way.The draglink angle at the pitman arm is pretty steep,though.I plan on probably getting the rugged ridge setup soon.

TobyH · Feb 13, 2008

Yeah, that is my biggest concern. Was hoping to see a few pics to see what others have done as I understand there are different ways of dealing with the problem.

Will be running it without changes (other than track bar) for a bit just to see what it's like, but will eventually sort out the steering.

RyanM · Feb 13, 2008

No, your control arm angles will be harsh. Other than your drag link sleeve, and bendy metal, it'll work, you need dropbrackets

cal · Feb 13, 2008

The RE 3.5" kit keeps your stock UCA's too, which you will need to replace.

Look at what the RE 5.5" kit comes with, subtract the parts you already have, and see what you need to buy. Thats sort of minimum to safely do a 5.5" lift.

Captain Ruggy · Feb 13, 2008

You will have to recenter your steering wheel too.

TobyH · Feb 14, 2008

The RE 3.5" kit keeps your stock UCA's too

I bought the adjsutable ones as well when I bought the kit. Will have a look at the RE 5.5" kit.

you need dropbrackets

Which drop brackets? for the control arms?

Cheers for the help chaps

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