()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) OK for those of you with power steering how the heck do i make the almost 90 degree connection on the steering.... and also i have a lot of camber in the front now.... what causes this i put it in the way it was suppose to but i have A LOT of camber..... and my DD is down till i find out a way to connect the steering i know someone knows!!!! this is a SJR lift aluminum strut extensions and aluminum diff drop plate with box steel spacers Edited October 11, 2009 by ()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 many people put the strut blocks on the wrong sides... remember that they have to bring the strut in a little, not out... not sure about the steering extension... thought you could just lengthen the connector... maybe stick an extra universal joint in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 the aluminum strut extension had a arrow cast into it pointing what way it went in and that's how it went in..... and i don't think i can do another U joint as it will flip flop and what not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 the 4 inch steering extension is easily modified by cutting the steering linkage in half, and adding 4 inches of extension material, be it tubing,or rod. it will be tight, and will look like it won't work.but it will, and you may have to "clearance" the u-joints a little. cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadberry Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Have you had your steering shaft extended? I installed mine yesterday but I don't have the total length. I knew I should have measured that before I hooked it up.. I could measure it, if you need it. I don't have power steering and have one joint in the steering shaft after it exits the firewall. I'm not familiar with any differences you may have with a power steering setup.. btw- this is my first lift to install so my experience is very limited. :-\ gadberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 i finally figured out the steering.... the power steering is a completely different beast compared to the manual rack on my brat i ended up having to take a inch off the steering shaft and taking 2 rubber couplings to connect a shaft in-between to make my steering work without binding.... all is well i figured everything out thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 i ended up having to take a inch off the steering shaft and taking 2 rubber couplings to connect a shaft in-between to make my steering work without binding.... pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 they will make your stomach turn............no offense...cheers, brian pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 is it really that bad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 yes.....it is,,,,that will break under stresses that would make your mom squint.(if she is anything like my mom, it does not take much to squint)...... cheers, brian i am telling you,just extending your shaft and clearancing your ujoints would work.it has been proven many a time.power steering or not...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Legacy steering boxes have a u-joint in them, find one at a junkyard and make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMac Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 is it really that bad.... I tried something similar to this one time when I was a kid. . . It broke after a few hundred miles while I was making a left turn at an intersection. I had just been racing down the cliffs along the ocean on hwy 1 in SoCal before it broke too. Made me realize that steering is kinda important and not worth taking any chances. Trust me when I say this WILL break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch86 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 So I'm having the same problem with my suby lift. Did you ever come up with a better solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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