Ruff Stuff "Y" Steering Install Questions

[Izzy]

Hey guys,

Helping a buddy out by doing some upgrades and have a few questions. We are in the process of doing a disc conversion, installing HB, all new brake lines, new ball joints and new steering linkage. The rig is a 74

We are using the ruff stuff "Y" linkage and doing the Tie rode over conversion. To do so, can we just ream out the knuckles from the top to bottom or do we need to get some inserts?

Should we expect to have clearance issues with the 74 knuckles?

Should we continue down the path of moving the tie rods over or should we keep the under configuration?

I have read that the over is the better option but can be difficult with less than 3.5 sl lift. This rig has 2.5 lift so what problems might we run into?

Appreciate any advice you guys can give.

PS: The pic of all 3 rigs is sweet, just wish they were all mine.

 

[broncnaz]

Shouldnt have any issues with the TRO and 2.5in lift except maybe tierod/trac bar bolt interferance when at full lock. many people just trim the trac bar bolt so its not so long or install a trac bar riser. Mine cleared without need for either with a 2.5in lift but i do have 78/79 knuckles which moun the tie rod slightly lower than 74 knuckles do. bushings are recommended as you typically need the bushings to fill the taper thats on the bottom. it will help keep the new tierod end from wallowing out due to the extra gap of the bottom taper.

 

[Izzy]

Thanks Bronconaz,

We are going to get the track bar riser to element clearance issues and line up the track bar correctly so that will take care of that issue.

Any ideas on if I can just ream from top to bottom or will I need an insert?

Also, what size bushing do you use and where exactly do you put it?


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[broncnaz]

Id use a insert when you ream from the top you will most likely still have some taper on the bottom. but I dont know what ones you should use with ruff stuff rods you may want to check there site or contact them.