Hilux / Pickup / 4Runner Crossover High Steer Kit Right Hand Drive
Crossover steering systems
replace the factory push-pull system eliminating about 90% of bump-steer. With
High Steer crossover steering, the tie rod is moved up and above the leaf
springs. This places the rod out of the way of most trail obstacles and provides
a clean factory look. Our kits feature our USA-steel and CNC-made
Solid Billet Steel steering arms and are packaged with our Heavy Duty
1.25" X .250 wall USA-steel and USA-made
D.O.M. seamless tubing and oversized FJ80 tie rod ends. The kit also includes a
one-piece pitman arm to complete the conversion.
During a crossover steering conversion, the stock steering stabilizer is discarded. We have a kit available that mounts a new heavier duty stabilizer shock between the frame rail and the drag link, which keeps the shock up high and out of the reach of those pesky rocks. That option is available to add on with this kit. (See Dropdown Option)
IFS-type Steering box and mount kit are required
on '79-'85 Pickups/4Runners
sold separately.
Fits 1979-85 Pickups and
4Runners, and 1986-94 solid axle swapped Pickups and 1986-95 solid axle swapped
4Runners.
Please be aware that at
least a 4" suspension lift will be required to fit the High
Steer system.
High Steer Steering kit
features:
Superior Quality USA Billet CNC Machined Arms
Strong USA-made 17mm Chromoly Pins
We use a 78% larger 1-inch diameter pin-to-arm connection
The largest and strongest pin-to-arm connection on the market!
Heavy Duty 0.250"-wall USA DOM Tie Rod and Drag Link
(4) Huge 23mm FJ80 tie rod ends with jam nuts
One piece High Steer Pitman Arm
Design incorporates our 28 years of installing our HD Steering Kits since 1994
When it comes to the safety
of our own rigs, we would never take risks in using lower
quality steering components. We sell what we trust, and we know you won't be
disappointed in our High Steer kit!
We also offer a 25mm
Steering Pin Upgrade Kit that includes our 116% larger Dana-60 sized 25mm
Chromoly Pins and oversized 54% stronger KOYO knuckle bearings. This is the
strongest Toyota Steering Kit in the industry.
Standard Kit: Includes one complete High Steer Kit
with 17mm Chromoly pin-equipped arms.
Optional 25mm Heavy Duty
Kit: Includes one complete
High Steer Kit with 25mm Chromoly pin-equipped Arms, 25mm High Capacity knuckle
bearings, H.D. lower caps with 25mm pins and hardware. The price of this
upgrade is reduced since we keep the Standard Kit's 17mm pins.
High Steer Install Instructions
Metal fabrication and welding skills are needed to install this kit. If you are unsure about your ability to install this kit seek professional help. Installing this or any other off-road modification may change the way your vehicle handles and performs. Vehicles modified for off-road use are less stable and may not be suitable for use on the street. First time install time runs about 8 hours.
Toyota Pickup/4Runner 1979-1995 Applications
If your installing this kit on a solid axle converted 1986 to 1995 truck or 4Runner please skip steering box mounting step as your truck is already equipped with an IFS steering box.
Steering Box Mounting
Remove stock steering box, steering arms, front axle anti wrap bar. Unbolt or cut off with a torch the factory push-pull steering box mount. Obtain an IFS steering box from a 1986-1995 4wheel drive Pickup or 4Runner (note 2wd steering box will not work). Install pitman arm onto steering box and snug down the sector shaft nut. Place steering box on frame rail and slide forward until it contacts body mount. Rotate the steering box back so that the steering shaft going up to the steering wheel is nearly straight. Check to make sure the pitman arm will not contact the frame as it turns left and right.
Place the upper steering box mount onto the frame. Using the box as a template mark the two lower mount holes. Drill out the frame holes and install the provided tubes into the frame. Tubes are wider than the frame. The excess length should stick out on the inside of the frame rail. The outside of the frame rail where the steering box mounts should be flush. Weld sleeves and upper mount into place on both the inside and outside of the frame. Make sure box mounting surface is flat, grind off excess weld if necessary. Bolt on steering box, steering shaft and power steering hoses. Your truck's original hoses will screw into the fittings on the IFS box. If the steering shaft from the steering wheel is not long enough to reach the steering box it may it be necessary to lengthen the shaft. This can be done by removing the shear pin in the steering shaft.
We recommend adding a plate to the inside of the frame rail after the IFS kit mount is installed. This plate should extend forward and behind the two steering box mount holes that go through the frame.
Installing High Steer Crossover Steering
It is recommended you paint your steering arms to keep them from rusting. When you paint, do not paint the bottom, machined surface that bolts onto knuckle. Remove factory steering arms from solid axle. Keep original shims that are under the stock arms. Install new arms using original shims. The arm with one hole goes on the left side (driver side) and the arm with two holes goes on the right side of truck (passenger). Knuckle stud bolts should be torqued to 71 ft/lbs. Using a pull scale attached to the steering arm check the resistance of the knuckle. With the axle installed and the tie rod removed the knuckle should require 6.6-13.2 lbs of force to move it without the felt and rubber wiper installed. If the knuckle is too tight or too loose it may be necessary to change the knuckle bearings and/or shims to bring it into spec.
Next install left and right tie rod ends into the tie rod and drag link. One end of each rod is left hand threaded, and the other end is right threaded. Note the grove machined into the left end of the rod. The longer rod is the tie rod. Install the tie rod so one end is attached to the only hole in the left side steering arm. Attach the other end in the rear hole of the right-side steering arm.
If you have not already done so, install the provided pitman arm onto the IFS steering box using the match marks on the pitman arm and steering box. If you have a factory IFS steering box it may be necessary to use a pitman arm puller to remove the stock arm.
Install one end of the drag link into the pitman arm. Install the other end into the forward hold on the right-hand steering arm. Tighten all four FJ80 rod end castle nuts to 67 ft/lbs and install cotter keys for safety.
With truck on the ground, Torque the sector shaft nut on the steering box to 95 foot/lbs.
Closing Notes
A steering stabilizer is recommended if used at speeds above 25 mph.
Recheck all hardware and re-torque knuckle stud nuts after 100 miles of driving and again every 5,000 miles.
Install Photos
