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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: z3ro on January 27, 2011, 01:57:16 PM
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There are several hi-steer products on the market, and I'm about ready to change my z-link for a hi-steer.
LRO - Stage 1 and 2 for ~$365
RRO - Stage 2 and 2 for ~$385
TT - $279
Which one? I plan on doing the CJ/YJ swap soon too. Right now I have SPOA with RUF.
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Forgot to add the z-bar eliminator kit from Petroworks for $289.
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check with skys offroad too
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/ (http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/)
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Sky stuff is what LRO sells I think.
I'm just gonna do a CJ swap and leave my RUF on. From what I've read, it's the best setup aside from a coil conversion. The YJ is nice and all, but I'd rather drop that coin on a roll cage and/or a swap.
Looks like Petroworks doesn't have any z-bar eliminators at the moment. I'm leaning that way unless I hear otherwise.
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Calmini high steer kit has more mounting points and may be stronger.
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z3ro when you get your new steering done let me know how much you want for that z-link I am still in need of one.
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calmini take a rim with 2.5" back spacing i find that a pain with my calmini kit i dont know about the others
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calmini take a rim with 2.5" back spacing i find that a pain with my calmini kit i dont know about the others
Thats just the price you pay for having a stronger steering arm.
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I have the Sky cross-over kit. It keeps the stock lower tie rod so it's not a full cross-over but it also saves you a hundred bucks.
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=178 (http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=178)
I've never had an issue with it. The tie rod will bend before the steering arm will break.
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Low range is coming out with a new kit that is better than anything out there, hold out until then.
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Low range is coming out with a new kit that is better than anything out there, hold out until then.
Any details?
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i have Sky's full high steer works great. only thing id that i noticed my turning radius went to shit after i blamed it on the bigger tires (im turning 33's) until someone else said the same thing and he didnt increase tire size. i dont know if it because of the shorter drag link or what? also what make a kit better than anything else in terms of strength, like drone said a tie rod will bend be4 and cast aluminum steering arm will break. Also if you use Sky's set up a drag link off of an FJ80 axle is perfect length for the high steer tie rod
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I just asked sean about the steering they are working on developing and his response is this.
"We have had one installed for about a month on dans
We have made a few changes to the arms and are trying to decide on machining or forging them
the first prototype arm cost $350"
hopfully the cost will come down, I am going down this week and will take alook at it on dans samurai and if I have permission from them I will post it up along with more details if you want them.
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i have Sky's full high steer works great. only thing id that i noticed my turning radius went to shit after i blamed it on the bigger tires (im turning 33's) until someone else said the same thing and he didnt increase tire size. i dont know if it because of the shorter drag link or what?
Usually the steering going to pot is caused by the need to install a panhard bar. The suspension will have to much flex and soak up the steering. I can be wrong though, as reasons may vary.
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I just asked sean about the steering they are working on developing and his response is this.
"We have had one installed for about a month on dans
We have made a few changes to the arms and are trying to decide on machining or forging them
the first prototype arm cost $350"
hopfully the cost will come down, I am going down this week and will take alook at it on dans samurai and if I have permission from them I will post it up along with more details if you want them.
Ugh. Low Range is so expensive ...
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yup well that was maybe they will redo it cheaper, ill ask sean about that next time I talk to him and let you know.
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Does anybody know the length of the samurai drag link? I just put a samurai axle under my sidekick and now need a longer draglink. Trying to find one that fits other the building my own.
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I get done with class and could shoot you a text around 930 or earlier.
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I know toyotas are 33.5 inches not including the FJ80 TRE, I think I need around a 30-32, looking to use FJ80 TRE to.
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If you have a chance check out Breeze Industries. They have a great High steer annd it's super durable.