Category: Cars, DIY & Crafts, Outdoors

Tags: Dana 44 high steer kit, Chevy Dana 44 Crossover Steering Kit, Dana 44 flat top knuckles, GM 1 Ton Steering Upgrade, Square Body Crossover Steering Conversion, Dana 44 DIY Steering Kit, Dana 44 Steering Knuckle Kit

Dominate the Rocks: Your Guide to the GM Jeep Dana 44 1-Ton Crossover Kit When you take your rig off the pavement and into challenging terrain, factory steering components quickly show their flaws. For off-roaders running a solid front axle, upgrading to a heavy-duty Dana 44 High Steer Kit is the ultimate solution to correct steering geometry and prevent catastrophic failures on the trail. Let's explore why this specific 1-ton steering setup is the premier choice for fabricators and enthusiasts looking to bulletproof their GM, Chevy, or Jeep. The Power of a GM 1 Ton Steering Upgrade Lifting a vehicle drastically alters the angles of your factory steering drag link. This creates massive bump steer, limiting your articulation and making the vehicle difficult to control. A proper hd crossover steering kit fixes this by moving the drag link up and over the leaf springs. Conquering Terrain with an Off Road Crossover Steering System Whether you are building a custom rock crawler or executing a classic Square Body Crossover Steering Conversion, getting your steering linkage out of harm's way is critical. By installing a true off-road crossover setup, you ensure a direct, bind-free connection from your steering box to the axle, giving you precise control when navigating deep ruts and massive boulders. Breaking Down the East West Offroad Steering Parts This Chevy Dana 44 Crossover Steering Kit is proudly made in the USA by East West Off Road. It is engineered for maximum abuse and is backed by a lifetime warranty for true peace of mind. Unyielding Strength: Dana 44 Driver Passenger Flat Top Knuckles The core of this Dana 44 Steering Knuckle Kit is its precision-machined knuckles. You receive brand new Dana 44 driver passenger flat top knuckles featuring a specialized bottom down taper knuckle Dana 44 design for an exact fit. Bolted to these knuckles are massive 1.25 inch thick billet steering arms. These 1 Ton High Steer Arms Dana 44 are manufactured from domestic billet blocks and utilize a secure 4-hole style design, making them vastly stronger than standard cast components. Top-Tier Hardware for 1 Ton Steering Without DOM Tubing This setup is a Dana 44 DIY Steering Kit designed specifically for builders. It is an EWO complete high steer kit without DOM, meaning you get all the ultra-strong joints and hardware, but you source and weld your own custom-length tubing. The arms are tapered for heavy-duty Chevy 3/4 ton tie rod arms, and the kit includes: ES2026R ES2027L drag link ends (with grease fittings and castle nuts) ES2234L ES2234R tie rod ends (with grease fittings and castle nuts) Left and right 7/8-18 weld bungs and jam nuts High-strength studs, conical washers, and lock nuts Crucial Setup Details for Your Dana 44 Upgrade Why You Need a 2WD Box Crossover Steering Kit To properly utilize these Dana 44 Flat Top Knuckles for crossover steering, you must swap your factory steering box. A 2WD box crossover steering kit requires a 2WD steering box because its sector shaft sweeps in the correct side-to-side motion. To make this swap easy, EWO includes a fully indexed 3 inch drop pitman arm 32 splines that fits the 2WD box perfectly. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is included in this steering knuckle kit? The kit includes driver and passenger flat top knuckles, 1.25-inch billet steering arms, drag link ends, tie rod ends, weld bungs, jam nuts, high-strength hardware, Dana 44 upper lower ball joints, and a drop pitman arm. Does this kit come with the steel tubing? No, this is an EWO complete high steer kit without DOM tubing. It provides all the necessary heavy-duty joints and brackets, allowing you to custom-cut and weld your own DOM tubing to match your rig's specific width. Will this kit fit my Jeep? Yes, this GM Jeep Dana 44 1-ton crossover kit is designed to fit all Dana 44 setups for GM, Chevy, and Jeep vehicles, making it a highly versatile upgrade for various solid-axle platforms. Are the ball joints included? Yes! EWO includes brand new Dana 44 upper lower ball joints so you can completely refresh your knuckles during the installation process without having to make an extra trip to the auto parts store.