This is the pre-fabbed and wrinkled black powder coated part (raw metal & custom powder available CLICK HERE to choose your color code) for adding a bombproof crossover steering kit to your 4x4 dana 60 king pin style front axle (and an optional tie rod) utilizing beefy 7/8 heim joints instead of traditional tie rod ends. This is for your 72-93 dodge truck with 2-6 inches of lift, we have zero to 1 inch of lift too. All huge 1.5-inch 1/4 wall tube. Good looking and stronger than your truck needs.

Necessary but not included:

2” Lift - Pitman Arm  (Good for 2-3” of lift)

4” Lift - Pitman Arm  (Good for 3-6” of lift)

Requires removing the OEM 4WD steering box mounting plate, and shortening the existing steering input shaft or a new, improved u-joint steering input shaft to replace the craptacular factory pot joint. 

A highly recommended option to simplify the steering box relocation and strengthen this application and your trucks frame at its most vulnerable location is our steering box brace  

Crossover Includes;

Dana 60 High Steer Arm and Stud Kit w tapered nuts

Crossover Drag link, wrinkle black powder, bent and welded -1.5" X .25" wall DOM tubing

Loaded set of RH & LH 7/8 Heim with 3/4 steering/safety misalignments

3/4” mounting bolts

Crossover with Tie Rod adds;

Tie rod, welded -1.5" X .25" wall DOM tubing

Loaded set of LH & LH 7/8 Heim with 3/4 tie rod misalignments 

3/4 mounting bolts (requires drilling your knuckles out to 3/4” straight)

Unfortunately, crossover steering necessitates sway bar removal. You wont miss it.

A great option at this time would be our dana 60 steering stabilizer setup CLICK HERE Buy selecting the proper kit, the tie rod mount can be integrated as a weld in fitting in the tie rod.

 Due to the race type application heim joints, even though they are stronger than anything else available and are safe enough for racers, this should be considered an off road part. The only issue we ever face with these rod ends is rust from salt or brine. If you drive in winter weather with those conditions consider a coat of heavy grease or our rubber boot kit for the season or they will rust. We have them on trucks that don’t see salt but do see regular road use for years and look and perform well. Even in good climate conditions, spray regularly with a penetrant/lubricant to keep happy, quiet and long lasting. 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

“About the crossover steering kit for the 1G, what is the minimum height for the axle tube to the frame? My truck sits at 8½", while the NWF kit calls for 9½-12", I can't find what the spec is for yours. I'd lift if I could but I barely fit in the parkade as is, so I want to ensure this will fit and clear lock to lock”

answer - 9+ is stock diesel height. Ours is comfortable at stock 1/2 ton height. No problem. Possible to touch drag link on engine crossmember at full lock left turn. Easy clearance with a grinder with no harm. Not always an issue.

Questions Asked:

Hello, I have a 2008 dodge ram 2500 low miles no accidents never plows never sees winter and j barely drive it lol bit it chewa thru stock tie rods annually and "better quality" ones about the same. It does have 13.5 wide tires that I'm sure aid in killing the tie rods so I'm looking for a fix to end my yearly tie rod and alignment payments. Looking at your heim set up with track bar. What is the warranty on the heim ends? How much are replacement heim ends for when im out of warranty ? Just cause I'm a nervous Nelly on drilling my knuckles out, do you or know anyone that sells sleeves to go into the drilled hole to go back tapered God forbid this don't work out? Thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you!

Answer: 

I like your question. You are absolutely correct, replacement tie rod ends are garbage, and “lifetime” only means they are willing to give you another set free later. One good pothole later and the are damaged. (We experience the exact same with ball joints but have great solutions for that too!) Not only are they bad ends, but replacement parts, even from “fancy” companies, still use stock geometry, which ties them to the lousy-by-design T style steering that has bad response built in. 

Our system reduces or completely eliminates bump steer. 

If properly installed (no binding throughout steering/suspension cycle, and occasionally sprayed with a penetrant/lubricant, we would expect our rod ends to last for many years. I am currently driving 5 year old steering on the 15 ram I am driving, no reason to replace. 

The entire rod end and hardware set for replacement is only $135 retail, but with a previous purchase, we will discount that further if needed. 

I have considered making a return to stock insert set, but never have because other than a lack of ability to set it up properly, there would not be any customers who want it. It would be an exercise in customer comfort and we are so busy it would not happen. 

We have had customers who wish to return to stock, but only based on frustration of an incompetent shop or maybe their own. Any situation like this could be solved with an hour and 3 wrenches. 

I would never consider anything less. Easy drill, easy setup, and ultimately I would suggest you become the alignment shop too, very simple for a live axle truck. (We can help)