Steering and more from Ruffstuff!
05-04-2015, 11:53 PM
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When considering new steering, first and foremost strength should be on your mind nut that is only equal to the question of "Will it work?".
On the strength side we only build our steering with 1.5"x.25" wall DOM tubing, anyone can destroy .120 wall tubing, even me! When using heims we always suggest 7/8" heims over 3/4", the 7/8" only cost $10 more for the 4 of them, why make it weaker for such a small price? When using TRE's we only use GM 1ton style, thats a 7/8" shank and a 3/4" pin rather than the 5/8" stock stuff, it just dosen't cost enough more to use the weak stuff...Finally, when using 7/8" heims you can use a 3/4" Grade 8 bolt and we do, why be the weakling on the trail?
We have also been making steering for years, not just figuring it out...
On the strength side we only build our steering with 1.5"x.25" wall DOM tubing, anyone can destroy .120 wall tubing, even me! When using heims we always suggest 7/8" heims over 3/4", the 7/8" only cost $10 more for the 4 of them, why make it weaker for such a small price? When using TRE's we only use GM 1ton style, thats a 7/8" shank and a 3/4" pin rather than the 5/8" stock stuff, it just dosen't cost enough more to use the weak stuff...Finally, when using 7/8" heims you can use a 3/4" Grade 8 bolt and we do, why be the weakling on the trail?
We have also been making steering for years, not just figuring it out...
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01-24-2016, 05:27 PM
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When considering new steering, first and foremost strength should be on your mind nut that is only equal to the question of "Will it work?".
On the strength side we only build our steering with 1.5"x.25" wall DOM tubing, anyone can destroy .120 wall tubing, even me! When using heims we always suggest 7/8" heims over 3/4", the 7/8" only cost $10 more for the 4 of them, why make it weaker for such a small price? When using TRE's we only use GM 1ton style, thats a 7/8" shank and a 3/4" pin rather than the 5/8" stock stuff, it just dosen't cost enough more to use the weak stuff...Finally, when using 7/8" heims you can use a 3/4" Grade 8 bolt and we do, why be the weakling on the trail?
We have also been making steering for years, not just figuring it out...
On the strength side we only build our steering with 1.5"x.25" wall DOM tubing, anyone can destroy .120 wall tubing, even me! When using heims we always suggest 7/8" heims over 3/4", the 7/8" only cost $10 more for the 4 of them, why make it weaker for such a small price? When using TRE's we only use GM 1ton style, thats a 7/8" shank and a 3/4" pin rather than the 5/8" stock stuff, it just dosen't cost enough more to use the weak stuff...Finally, when using 7/8" heims you can use a 3/4" Grade 8 bolt and we do, why be the weakling on the trail?
We have also been making steering for years, not just figuring it out...
03-14-2016, 07:59 PM
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Joshnya-
Sorry for the extremely late response, it has been busy around here since Hammers.
But to answer your questions here is the link to our available kits, Both GM 1 ton and heim joints depending on exactly what you are after.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...EERINGKIT.html
Feel free to call the sales office if you would like our 2 cents on what kit might be the best for you.
Sorry for the extremely late response, it has been busy around here since Hammers.
But to answer your questions here is the link to our available kits, Both GM 1 ton and heim joints depending on exactly what you are after.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...EERINGKIT.html
Feel free to call the sales office if you would like our 2 cents on what kit might be the best for you.