The very first x-over steering that I every saw was a welded double arm just about like Zuk welded up. The only difference was that it was set up for Heim joints with double shear like the arms Roger posted. Take a guess on who made and sold it????














All-Pro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I saw it on Jon's 4-Runner at a DATD at Hollister Hills.

I made 2-3 of the double arms like Zuk made and the people I made them for ran them for years with out a problem. Another bit of trivia. The first A-P Hy-Steer arms were welded together units that were made from one-inch steel and they were very strong. How do I know, I ran them for five years without a problem. I broke one this year at JV when I hit a rock wall at 30 MPH, the arm did not break, and the pin that holds the trunion bearing broke off. After five years, Marlin (Marlin use to use A-P arms for his High-Steer) still warranted them and I got a new set free. If you think, the welded arms cannot be strong, U B Krazy!!!!

Here is what the welded steel arms looked like:

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