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Steering knuckle turning degrees
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warpig
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Posted: 02/19/07
05:21 PM
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How many degrees does a Dana (open knuckle) 44 vs. 60 and a Rockwell 2.5 steering knuckle turn, lock to lock? I need something to compare the Rockwells to for a project. Since this will be a sand and street legal vehicle, not trail, I want it to turn sharper then my crew cab long box! Rather not run two front Rockwells, more weight, cost and more moving parts to maintain. Here in Washington State we can be up to 8'6" on the road, so I can engineer some clearance for 54" bogers
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SnoMan
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Posted: 02/20/07
06:38 AM
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You will generally have a shaper turning angle with a D44, maybe a little less with D60 and even less with Rockwell. You might even consider using a AAM 11.5 in rear which can be found in 8.1 and Dmax powered GM trucks and CTD Dpowered Dodge trucks from 2003 on. It should be able to handle 54's. Up front if you go with a Dana you need at least a D70 and even that is a bit light for 54's. It is not just axle strength but housing strength as well that you need to be concerned with.
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