Hilux Cross over steering

[rayndeb]

Ive got a Ln 65 Hilux .We've just put a trail gear high steer kit in it.got it all hooked up off members of offroad express .

[J_Dub]

hows the road manners now?

[Smurf]

I reckon this thread needs more photos and info of the build up..

[J_Dub]

I reckon this thread needs more photos and info of the build up..

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[rayndeb]

We started by removing all the stock steering . Bolted the new arms on.I had done a hub rebuild kit 2 weeks before . I broke a brake line taking the old rods off. sat the tie rod on the arms then saw that not enough clearance under the sump.About 10mm. I bought the ute with the suspension already done .I think about 2 inch lift. so we decided to make new cross member to give clearance.

Tom does beautiful work



We cut the hangers off .Factory welding looks like crap but it holds on . 100x40 box with an allowance for the radiator .Sweet.



You have to cut the top torque rod bracket off .Sat the plates on chassis they needed a trim .Held the box in place .We just used the standard steering rod . I got some 20 mm solid bar and Tom turned it into crush tubes 12mm hole 4mm wall .

Took the air con stuff out while radiator was out. Manipulated the standard steering hoses to fit Was pretty close .

[tomsoffroad]

How is the old girl on the road?

[rayndeb]

We welded the fish plates on after a trial fit .

Did a tape measure wheel alignment. Bolted everything back together radiator etc .Filled the ps fluid bled system .




Test drive .I noticed a difference straight away .The steering was so much lighter . No more bump steer better steering lock.I is expensive but well worth the money.Its like driving a new car. Thanks to
Tomsoffroad
steve_t647
vvilly
suzolla

[J_Dub]

too good mate, looks good, ill be starting mine hopefully next weekend