Your Guys' Opinion
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Legend
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I have all sorts of opinions. Don't trust electricians with no eye brows, change is inevitable, except from vending machines, and don't fry bacon in the nude. 
Before you kick the can down the road, invest in another pair of steering knuckles. Maybe some from the bone yard. This way. if you sneeze and mis-drill the hole, you're not stuck. Consider this a development cost. Do what you need to do to get it right. Since you mentioned your company, check with your accountant as I believe development costs are tax deductible. I believe in paying my taxes but not more than I owe. 
Before you kick the can down the road, invest in another pair of steering knuckles. Maybe some from the bone yard. This way. if you sneeze and mis-drill the hole, you're not stuck. Consider this a development cost. Do what you need to do to get it right. Since you mentioned your company, check with your accountant as I believe development costs are tax deductible. I believe in paying my taxes but not more than I owe. 
I have a spare set of knuckles and I appreciate your opinion!
Grand Champion
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From: S.W. Indiana
I've been thinking (now my head hurts
), how much metal will you be removing when you drill the hole out? Plenty of meat left so the knuckle strength isn't compromised?
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Legend
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Yes that's why we went 3/4 instead of 1". This steering will be strong than a Dana 44. We are using some think DOM tubing
Veteran
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From: Imperial Beach CA
The steering Heim joint to sit on the top of the knuckle hole and the other Heim joint on the bottom, you probably know this already. No welding should be needed. 3/4 inch Heim joint on the steering box arm or TRE? Which ever will have to be removable. It looks like there is enough meat on that arm for a 3/4 inch bolt too. Throwing some thoughts out here.
Last edited by PR1AWRet; Feb 23, 2020 at 07:41 PM.
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Legend
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The steering Heim joint to sit on the top of the knuckle hole and the other Heim joint on the bottom, you probably know this already. No welding should be needed. 3/4 inch Heim joint on the steering box arm or TRE? It looks like there is enough meat on that arm for a 3/4 inch bolt too. Throwing some thoughts out here.