Episode 74 – Steering Upgrades!

Episode 74 – Steering Upgrades!

Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for a combined 30 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 74!!

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Main Topic:

We talked all about steering last episode and now it’s time to figure out how to upgrade and beef up the steering.

To recap, the main steering components are:
Steering Box
Pitman arm
Tie Rod
Drag Link

Let’s talk about the box…
How to beef up the box?
Sector shaft?

Anything to beef up the pitman arm?

Parts of the tie rod and drag link
Adjustable?
What’s the best rod ends?
Tube size and diameter?

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Episode 73 – Steering You in the Right Direction

Episode 73 – Steering You in the Right Direction
Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for a combined 30 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 73!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

November Giveaway:
Northridge4x4.com $200 gift card!!

Main Topic: Steering you in the right direction…

Rack-and-Pinion
Steering Shaft
Power Steering Box
Pitman Arm
Idler Arm
Drag Link
Automotive Tie-Rod End
Tie Rod
Spherical Bearing Rod End
Steering Arm
Knuckle
Hydraulic Ram
Ram Assist
Track Bar

Types of Steering Setups

Crossover

Crossover

Double Crossover

Y-Link

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Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

Outro:
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www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com