If you are running a lifted solid front axle rig, you already know that factory steering geometry can quickly become your worst enemy. Severe drag link angles lead to unpredictable highway wander, restricted turning, and aggressive bump steer. The most effective way to correct these dangerous handling characteristics and future-proof your front end is by installing a premium Chevy Dana 44 Crossover Steering Kit. By relocating your steering linkage horizontally across the axle, you can safely navigate both high-speed pavement and brutal rock gardens with absolute control.
Why You Need an Off Road Crossover Steering System
Stock push-pull steering configurations were never engineered to support the leverage of massive mud tires or the articulation of custom lift kits. When you lift your truck, the drag link is forced into a steep vertical angle, causing the suspension travel to actively fight your steering wheel.
Upgrading to a true Off Road Crossover Steering System completely isolates your steering from your suspension's up-and-down movement. For owners of classic lifted trucks, executing a Square Body Crossover Steering Conversion is widely considered the ultimate drivability upgrade. By eliminating the factory steering block, this hd crossover steering kit restores a tight, dead-center feel and maximizes your vehicle's turning radius.
The Core of the GM 1 Ton Steering Upgrade
When you are tackling treacherous backcountry trails, compromised parts are a massive liability. This complete GM 1 Ton Steering Upgrade delivers unyielding American-made strength, ensuring your rig makes it back to the trailer every single time.
Premium Dana 44 Flat Top Knuckles
A bulletproof front end requires a flawless foundation. This package serves as a complete Dana 44 Steering Knuckle Kit, providing brand-new, fully machined Dana 44 driver passenger flat top knuckles. Crafted in the USA by East West Off Road, these knuckles feature a precise bottom down taper knuckle Dana 44 design to ensure your heavy-duty joints stay tightly locked. To guarantee your outer assembly is completely refreshed during installation, the kit also includes fresh Dana 44 upper lower ball joints.
Unbreakable 1 Ton High Steer Arms Dana 44
Leave weak, brittle cast iron parts in the past. This GM Jeep Dana 44 1-ton crossover kit features massive 1.25 inch thick billet steering arms. Machined in-house from solid domestic billet blocks, these 1 Ton High Steer Arms Dana 44 utilize a secure 4-hole style for perfect compatibility with EWO knuckles. Because they are engineered to survive extreme abuse, East West Offroad steering parts are backed by a lifetime warranty for maximum durability.
Building Your Dana 44 DIY Steering Kit
Every off-road build is unique, with varying lift heights and custom track widths. That is exactly why professional fabricators demand an EWO complete high steer kit without DOM tubing.
By supplying 1 ton steering without DOM tubing, this Dana 44 DIY Steering Kit provides all the complex, heavily machined components while allowing builders to locally source their own Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) steel. You get the freedom to cut and weld your linkages to the exact millimeter required for your specific build.
To complete your custom fabrication, the kit is fully loaded with massive 1-ton joints tapered specifically for Chevy 3/4 ton tie rod arms:
- ES2026R ES2027L drag link ends (with grease fittings, castle nuts, and cotter pins)
- ES2234L ES2234R tie rod ends (with grease fittings, castle nuts, and cotter pins)
- High-strength Dana 9/16”-18 studs, conical washers, and lock nuts
- Left and right 7/8-18 inserts/tube adapters/weld bungs and jam nuts
The Crucial 2WD Box Crossover Steering Kit Swap
To correctly perform this steering modernization, you cannot reuse a factory 4WD steering box. This upgrade is a 2WD box crossover steering kit setup. A 2WD steering box is mandatory because its sector shaft sweeps side-to-side, which perfectly matches the horizontal, parallel motion required for your new crossover drag link.
To make connecting your new box to your custom drag link a seamless, bolt-on process, the kit includes a fully indexed 3 inch drop pitman arm 32 splines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What vehicles is this high steer conversion compatible with?
This premium off-road kit is universally designed to fit all Dana 44 solid front axle setups found across GM, Chevy, and Jeep applications.
Why is the kit sold without the steel DOM tubes?
Selling the kit without pre-cut tubing saves you significant money on shipping costs. More importantly, it gives custom fabricators the flexibility to measure and cut their own steel to the exact lengths required for their unique lift height, ensuring flawless front-end geometry.
Does this kit come with a warranty and return policy?
Yes! The heavy-duty billet steering arms are backed by a lifetime warranty. We also offer a standard 30-day return period. (Please Note: According to the State of California, this product may expose you to lead and other chemicals known to cause cancer. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov).
Why is a Dana 44 High Steer Kit better than a drop pitman arm alone?
While a drop pitman arm slightly corrects drag link angles on mildly lifted trucks, it acts as a massive lever that puts extreme stress on your steering box. A true crossover high steer kit completely relocates the linkage, permanently fixing the geometry without stressing the sector shaft.