Episode 74 – Steering Upgrades!




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Summary: Episode 74 - Steering Upgrades!<br> <br> Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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!!<br> <br> Episode 74!!<br> <br> This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts<br> <br> HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.<br> <br> What's up Jeff?<br> <br> Announcements:<br> <br> November Giveaway:<br> Northridge4x4.com $200 gift card!!<br> <br> Main Topic:<br> <br> We talked all about steering last episode and now it’s time to figure out how to upgrade and beef up the steering.<br> <br> To recap, the main steering components are:<br> Steering Box<br> Pitman arm<br> Tie Rod<br> Drag Link<br> <br> Let’s talk about the box…<br> How to beef up the box?<br> Sector shaft?<br> <br> Anything to beef up the pitman arm?<br> <br> Parts of the tie rod and drag link<br> Adjustable?<br> What’s the best rod ends?<br> Tube size and diameter?<br> <br> Thread of the Week:<br> <br> Suggested Thread of the Week!<br> Snow Wheeling Pic Thread!<br> <br> Listener Feedback:<br> <br> Send us your questions and comments!!!<br> podcast@highsierra4x4.com<br> <br> Hey. Sorry to trouble you. Got a quick question... got a wrangler sahara unlimited. Factory 18" rims... whats the biggest tires I can put on without having to get a lift or damaging stock suspension? I figured if anyone knows, it would be you guys!<br> Steven<br> <br> Events and Happenings:<br> <br> Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival<br> January 15-17, 2016<br> <br> Outro:<br> podcast@highsierra4x4.com<br> www.highsierra4x4com/podcast<br> www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4<br> www.highsierra4x4.com