Hey guys, relatively new to toyotas but not new to buildibg offroad rigs (this is my first toyota, always had fullsize chevy's). Im want to build a very capable DD out of my '86 xcab, thats currently got a SAS with stock '85 push/pull style steering (i bought the truck with SAS already done, i woulda just done x-over at that point).

Any ways, I'm wanting to do hi-steer and use RUF to get a softer ride and better flex. From my research, the stock steering box usually have to be move forward when doing hi-steer and RUF, to prevent tie-rod/draglink interference. Has anybody used an FJ60 steering box in this application? Seems to me using a forward swinging pitman arm would eliminate the need to move the box forward and give better tie-rod/draglink clearance, as well as accomodate for the axle being moved forward via RUF springs.

Anybody tried this or have experience with this? Im sure this isnt a new idea, but my searches didnt return much results on this.

Thanks guys.

 

It's been done. Mostly by guys using 89-95 RUF, or a link system in the front. Only way to get the front end THAT far forward and still use traditional, non-full hydro steering. I've been doing a little research on it myself since I am making the move towards 3rd gen RUF.