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Old Dec 22, 2005
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Dixon Bros Steering clevis kit

Well it came in today , and i opened up the package and OH mY LORD!! Check out how beefy they are! This kit replaces the inner tierod on all 98+ Ranger/B-series trucks with rack and pinion steering. Took about 2 hours to install both sides.
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Old Dec 22, 2005
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that will keep the wheels straight
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005
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Yep well worth it. I believe they use 4130 on their shafts. Quite the upgrade.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005
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Sweet! This is on my list of stuff to do for sure!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005
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Those will get the job done.

Now if you don't mind me asking what ARB snorkel kit did you modify to fit your truck. Any chance of getting more pics of it? From what I've seen it looks cosmetically good. I would be interested in as much info as you are willing to share. Pleaseeeeee!!!!

Luke
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005
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shadyluke, i sent you a PM.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005
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weird I haven't gotten it yet, but thanks

Got it now!!!!! thanks
 

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Old Dec 22, 2005
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i wanna see those installed. hard to picture
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005
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Heres a pic. I wont be able to get a pic of them on my truck till tommarow
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Old Dec 23, 2005
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Old Dec 23, 2005
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what do those things run?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005
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nice!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005
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They are $395.00.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005
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Wow looks good. Did you get an alignment done then too?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005
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wow that price looks like it's only for Heavy Duty offroading, but is this an investment that would save even a lighter offroader some hassel down the road, or would it just be a waste for a 75% + street queen?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005
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I get it aligned on monday.It will prolly be all wacky!

I dont think it would be necessary for anything except hard offroading. The OEM stock tierods are pretty cheap, i just got tired of constantly replacing them.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005
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sweet, thoes look very strong.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005
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Looks good, nice thing to upgrade.

Give us a breakdown of your truck, it looks good.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2005
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Those look like they're from a a piece of construction equipment...definitely TOO hardcore for 90% of us...
 
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