Best highsteer arms for DE Ram.

kboring · Jul 28, 2015

After myself and a good buddy both had SE steering ram mount failures after doing violator @ chocco Friday night, I've decided that I need to change to a DE ram.

Who makes the best/strongest high steer arms for a Dana 60 that don't break the bank?

I've got Reid knuckles with 5th hole and ballistic arms right now. I like how the Artec arms tie everything together but just want to see if anyone has a better option.

Rokcrler · Jul 28, 2015

Re:

BTF springless, they have the 5th stud for the Reid's.

zjtrey · Jul 28, 2015

the ARtec stuff is very nice if you can afford it… I really like how the arms are zinc plated unlike the majority of others out there, keeps them looking nice long term and keeps the arm from rusting to the studs so the come apart easily when you need them to...

wizzo · Jul 28, 2015

Just asking but you had a ram mount failure, so now you need to switch steering arms and go to a DE ram? why not beef up a new ram mount and rock on?

But to answer your question, given the knuckles you have, i would go with the artec if you are going to make use of the extra tie in on the arm. If you aren't, take your pick but the BTF's that Rokcrler mentioned look stout.

JDodd · Jul 28, 2015

I did this to one jeep i built, it was more to get the tie rods level but it might add some strength to the arms you already have :dunno:

Puppy · Jul 28, 2015

I just bought a set from four wheel supply. They are prob the beefiest and best value on the market in my opinion.

http://www.fourwheelsupply.net/collections/steering-components/products/dana-60-thick-milled-high-steer-arms-with-knuckle-tie-in-kit

sleepsontoilet · Jul 28, 2015

Puppy said:
I just bought a set from four wheel supply. They are prob the beefiest and best value on the market in my opinion.

http://www.fourwheelsupply.net/collections/steering-components/products/dana-60-thick-milled-high-steer-arms-with-knuckle-tie-in-kit

I was about to post these. I run them and like them. Half the price of the Artec arms and I don't see an obvious difference.

natedawgxj · Jul 28, 2015

kboring said:
After myself and a good buddy both had SE steering ram mount failures after doing violator @ chocco Friday night, I've decided that I need to change to a DE ram.

Who makes the best/strongest high steer arms for a Dana 60 that don't break the bank?

I've got Reid knuckles with 5th hole and ballistic arms right now. I like how the Artec arms tie everything together but just want to see if anyone has a better option.

get a balljoint front end they hold up great..... LOL

94xjsport94 · Jul 28, 2015

natedawgxj said:
get a balljoint front end they hold up great..... LOL

Did you do something to yours?

I was looking at 4 wheel supply to have the machine the knuckles from my 05+ 60 but my set up is working alright for now. I'm only running assist though.

natedawgxj · Jul 28, 2015

94xjsport94 said:
Did you do something to yours?

I was looking at 4 wheel supply to have the machine the knuckles from my 05+ 60 but my set up is working alright for now. I'm only running assist though.

mines not high steer. it sucks

94xjsport94 · Jul 28, 2015

I was planning on building a DE ram mount from tube in front of my axle and also using it as a duck down winch point when I do mine. I'm not too worried about mine not being true hi steer.

Drilled the knuckle to 1" and burned in a 1x.120 wall piece of tube and made this double shear bracket. Had 10 trips on it and it's still holding up good. I've got stacked heims in it. At least the stock knuckles on this axle are beef.

kboring · Jul 28, 2015

Thanks for the heads up on the 4 wheel supply arms that's just what I was looking for!

And Nate your buggy is a freak bc of how good it goes! Reckon they call it the legend for good reason!

smbroady82 · Jul 28, 2015

I have a new set of Why Not Customs Dana 60 arms for sale cheap on here

bbtank45 · Jul 28, 2015

I've been planning on running the double shear WFO "Get Some" arms....although I don't know of anyone experience with them.
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/pr/Dana-60-Full-Hydro-Double-sheerGET-SOME-arms/3163/3168/3462/3789

natedawgxj · Jul 30, 2015

kboring said:
Thanks for the heads up on the 4 wheel supply arms that's just what I was looking for!

And Nate your buggy is a freak bc of how good it goes! Reckon they call it the legend for good reason!

thanks man...

bgredjeep · Jul 30, 2015

I like the Sky mfg arms. If I eventually get those I'll probably upgrade knuckles too and get their keyed option.

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=DANA-60DSKR-001

kushKrawlin · Aug 1, 2015

bgredjeep said:
I like the Sky mfg arms. If I eventually get those I'll probably upgrade knuckles too and get their keyed option.

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=DANA-60DSKR-001

Tha ****.. does that say 1000 buks for that ****??? No Fukin way. :wtflol:

Tell me the meds are gettin to me. Please ..

Beerj · Aug 1, 2015

94xjsport94 said:
I was planning on building a DE ram mount from tube in front of my axle and also using it as a duck down winch point when I do mine. I'm not too worried about mine not being true hi steer.

Drilled the knuckle to 1" and burned in a 1x.120 wall piece of tube and made this double shear bracket. Had 10 trips on it and it's still holding up good. I've got stacked heims in it. At least the stock knuckles on this axle are beef.

That looks like it turned out pretty good. I just priced out the Weaver Fab setup and after shipping, I'd be in damn near a grand. :-X Did you do any pre or post heat?

kushKrawlin · Aug 1, 2015

Was gonna ask the same thing. My buddy dam sure did when welding his knuckles. Lord what a process. Took forever. When he was done he Wrapped and buried them down in somthing to help cool sloooowww. Can't remember what it was Tho.