Someone to weld up my 1-ton steering

[phyler]

I picked up the Ruff Stuff 1-ton kit last November on their Black Friday deal. Now that I have the brakes bled, I'm ready to move on to it. I don't have a welder so was wondering if anyone in the club wanted a side-job. Or if anyone wants to recommend someone. Willing to pay as I don't have the expertise or tools to do it right.

I'm sure I can measure everything up but if anyone wants to give pointers, I'd appreciate it. Since my old tie-rods are shot, the Bronco's not drivable right now. I'm thinking it might be a two step process. Get the measurement from knuckle to knuckle with the wheels straight ahead (maybe slightly toe in by 1/8"?) and build that part, then install and measure for the drag link after. Thoughts?

Thanks!

Adam

[Dirtheadz]

sounds like you have a plan. You can actually mock up alot of it. If you want (I know its a a little ways) I can weld it it up for you if you can get to the springs. I heart

[phyler]

Cool. I'll get it mocked up and take the measurements. I'll keep you posted. Would love to get this drivable again shortly.

[Kinder]

What year is you bronco? D44? Year of knuckles? I ask because we built several of these setups a while back and I'm sure we have the measurements you need.

[phyler]

It's a 75 with the 44. I did the F150 knuckles from a 78 or 79. If some one has the measurements, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

[Justin]

I've got a tutorial on how to build these that includes measurements that should work for you. Search "heavy duty tie rod". If you can't find it I can track it down when I'm not on my phone.

[phyler]

Found it. I'll go through it and verify measurements.