the Sandman
Member
I'm getting the Al Dustan front end kit with tie rods and a ZQ8 steering box. Are there any other parts I should consider changing or upgrading during the rebuild?
Front end enhancement with Al Dustan's setup
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jwaller
Evil Genius/SyTy Guru
replace the steering shaft with something that doesnt consist of rubber joints would be a good start. http://www.borgeson.com can hook you up I love mine.
the Sandman
Member
I spoke with Al - he recommends replacing the pitman and idler arms and poly sway bar bushings on the stock front sway bar.
Who makes good replacements for the pitman and idler arms? Part #'s
jwaller - do you have the model number and/or pecs on the steering shaft and can you tell me how much $$ it cost?
Who makes good replacements for the pitman and idler arms? Part #'s
jwaller - do you have the model number and/or pecs on the steering shaft and can you tell me how much $$ it cost?
4C FED
Absolutum Dominium
Go to sytyauthority.com for the PN's for pitman & idler. They're made by Moog, they're beefier and will last longer.
Also for those interested, Baer makes the same, or is the same, tie rod.
TRACKERS 82-95 S10 D8GG-21010-XXX Bump steer adjustable tie rod set
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Rick
Sy#458
Galt, CA
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Also for those interested, Baer makes the same, or is the same, tie rod.
TRACKERS 82-95 S10 D8GG-21010-XXX Bump steer adjustable tie rod set
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Rick
Sy#458
Galt, CA
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the Sandman
Member
Pitman and idler arms with ZQ8 steering box
Pitman and idler arms with ZQ8 steering box
OK - I've got the ZQ8 steering box in the works. Can anyone tell me the Moog part numbers on the pitman and idler arms for use with this setup? Or do I use the 4X4 parts listed on the sytyauthority site??
Another question - does the Dustan front end setup require any modification to the inner fender panels?
Pitman and idler arms with ZQ8 steering box
OK - I've got the ZQ8 steering box in the works. Can anyone tell me the Moog part numbers on the pitman and idler arms for use with this setup? Or do I use the 4X4 parts listed on the sytyauthority site??
Another question - does the Dustan front end setup require any modification to the inner fender panels?
Tydriver
TurboLS6 Powa'
dourtyb said:
I think the OEM ratio on the Ty was 18-1 and on the Sy was 16-1 (could be wrong here its been a while) the Sy had a quicker ratio do to its longer wheelbase.. (less chance of rolling it with quicker ratio).. Anyhow the company in MO can be found here : Power Steering Boxes
The information is part way down the page, 12-1 box for $219.. Mine is going in as soon as I can get that blasted PIT MAN arm off.......
Yes,
In order to use the ZQ8 steering box you will have to pull off the 2WD pitman arm that comes on it (the ZQ8 option only comes on 2WD trucks), and then bolt on a 4WD pitman arm (a MOOG arm or one from NAPA which appears to be the same as the MOOG arm). You will have to rent a pitman arm puller in order to do this as the pitman arm is tightened onto a tapered & splined shaft that is a booger to get off!! The steering box casting itself is the same on a 2WD & 4WD truck (only the pitman arm is different between the two). Of course, the ZQ8 option has the faster 12:1 ratio when compared to the normal 2WD & 4WD steering boxes. In order to identify any truck that has the ZQ8 option code steering box just look in the glove box on the tag that lists all of the code numbers that the truck came with, and if the ZQ8 code number is on the tag then the truck has the steering box you want. An even easier way to tell is if the truck has a factory installed rear sway bar, then it is one with the ZQ8 option.
In order to use the ZQ8 steering box you will have to pull off the 2WD pitman arm that comes on it (the ZQ8 option only comes on 2WD trucks), and then bolt on a 4WD pitman arm (a MOOG arm or one from NAPA which appears to be the same as the MOOG arm). You will have to rent a pitman arm puller in order to do this as the pitman arm is tightened onto a tapered & splined shaft that is a booger to get off!! The steering box casting itself is the same on a 2WD & 4WD truck (only the pitman arm is different between the two). Of course, the ZQ8 option has the faster 12:1 ratio when compared to the normal 2WD & 4WD steering boxes. In order to identify any truck that has the ZQ8 option code steering box just look in the glove box on the tag that lists all of the code numbers that the truck came with, and if the ZQ8 code number is on the tag then the truck has the steering box you want. An even easier way to tell is if the truck has a factory installed rear sway bar, then it is one with the ZQ8 option.