Over a year in development and testing, this new knuckle design sets a new standard in Toyota knuckle strength and reliability. This kit totally eliminates the problem of broken steering knuckles and studs. The addition of two studs in each arm effectively prevents the steering arm from becoming loose and shearing off the studs. The knuckle housing is also thicker than stock and larger gussets have been added around the outside of the knuckle for extra strength. Precision CNC machined, each knuckle is direct bolt on, heavy duty replacement.
Six Shooter KnucklesTM are sold as a pair and include our set of special 6 hole shims for use between the top of the knuckle and the steering arm. Also included is a 1/2" coarse thread bolt to help remove the steering arms for knuckle service. To remove the steering arms, remove all 6 nuts, then install the bolt in the top of the arm. As the bolt is tightened, the steering arm is pulled up off the knuckle. Stock lower bearing plates and shims from your old knuckles are needed for knuckle assembly. A minimum of four additional steering arm studs are needed for installation. No questions asked, lifetime warranty on all knuckles, arms, rod ends and rods.
Our six stud high steer kit includes left and right six stud steering arms, tie rod, drag link, four rod ends and your choice of flat or curved pitman arm. To use this kit you will also need an IFS style steering box, box mount, and four additional knuckle studs & hardware. Please call for knuckle hardware.
Fits 1979-1985 Toyota Pickup and 4Runner solid front axlesToyota High Steer Crossover Steering Kit
Crossover Steering is critical for rock crawling. The stock steering just can't keep pace with today's super flexible suspension systems. This results in broken stock steering arms and loss of steering. Our high steer kit features unbeatable quality at a super low price. Kit features super beefy, solid forged steering arms, heavy duty pitman arm, heavy duty .250 wall steering rods, and rod ends. Precision fit for easy assembly. Flat steering arm kit requires custom mounting hardware, not included in kit. No questions asked, lifetime warranty.
Toyota High Steer Arms
Trail-Gear is the originator of forged high steer arms for Toyota Pickups and 4Runners. Each arm is pressure Forged from 8620 tool steel, these arms are incredibly strong. Because we make them in lots of 1,000 at a time we can offer these at a great low price! All mounting surfaces are machined including the split washer surface and the tie rod tapered holes, ensuring correct and positive contact between parts, preventing knuckle studs and tie rod ends from coming loose. Arms are angle compensated so that the rod ends ride at the factory designed 90 degree angle. Fits 1979 - 1985 Toyota pickup and 4Runner. Also fits 1979 and later Land Cruisers with spring over conversion. No questions asked, lifetime warranty.
Standard Pitman Arm
Solid one piece design. Features FJ80 tapered hole. One piece, forged design. Extra strong, wide design. Ideal for use with crossover steering. Same drop as factory pitman arm. No questions asked, lifetime warranty.
Flat Pitman Arm
Solid one piece design. Features FJ80 tapered hole. One piece, forged design. Extra strong, wide design. Ideal for use with crossover steering. Flat arm, no drop. No questions asked, lifetime warranty.
IFS Steering Box Mount
If you're installing crossover steering on your 79-85 4wd Toyota you're going to need to mount an IFS steering box. This frame mount kit includes both inner and outer frame reinforcing plates, grade 8 bolts, DOM tubing, and Crimp nuts. Inner plate is 1/4, outer plate is 3/16". Angled leading and trailing edges prevent frame cracking. Heavy duty design. No questions asked, lifetime warranty.
IFS Steering Boxes
High quality remanufactured IFS boxes for your crossover steering. We carry both newer and older styles. For crossover steering on 79-85 trucks we recommend the early style box but you can also use the late style if you wish. Early style (left in photo) fits 86-88 Pickup and 86-89 4Runners. Late style box (right in photo) fits 89-95 Pickup and 90-95 4Runners. All boxes are completely rebuilt with new seals and bearings. Each unit is tested before shipping.
Looking for a steering box for your hydro assist steering system? We now have in stock Toyota IFS steering boxes that are drilled and tapped for hydro assist steering. Two # 6 JIC fittings are installed. After tapping, each box is thoroughly flushed and fully rebuilt. 1986-1988 Style box.
If your the type that wants to tap your own box, we have the fitting you need to do it. The fitting has a male 1/4" pipe fitting on one end and male #6 JIC fitting on the other end. Two fitting are required for each steering box conversion.
Rock-AssaultTM Ram Steering
The Rock-AssaultTM Ram Steering assist kit is the best kit you will find anywhere! Our Toyota kit features a 6" X 1.5" stroke hydraulic ram with high temp inner and outer seals for long life and no leaks. Our specially designed ram features a 3/4" rod that is 50% stronger than other 1/2" rods on the market. For Dana knuckle applications we also offer an 8" stroke version.
Our specially formed, easy to install brackets make installing our kit a breeze. If you have looked at other kits on the market, you will see they either don't include mounts or they just provide generic tabs. Our mounting hardware is specially designed to fit the Toyota axle and High Steer. Once the steering box has been tapped, installation of the ram takes about one hour. Each bracket is formed from heavy-duty 1/4" plate steel for extra strength. Fits 1979 - 1995 Toyota Pickup and 4Runner with solid axle front axle.
Included with each ram kit:
- Ram with high temp inner and outer seals
- Rod ends w/jam nut
- Ram bracket for axle housing
- Ram bracket for tie rod
- (2) Hoses
- (2) JIC 90 degree elbows
- Mounting Hardware
- Instructions w/photos
Kit requires:
Application Notes:
Adding a ram assist steering to a truck with the stock power steering pump will slow the steering noticeably. While it will take less steering wheel effort to turn the wheels, but it will take a little longer time to to turn the wheels, especially at low engine rpm's. The larger the ram bore then more noticeable the slowness becomes. If you are planning to use the stock Toyota power steering pump we recommend using the 1.5" ram. We strongly recommend using a high volume/pressure "TC" style pump when using 2" bore rams.
Magnum Knuckle StudTM Heavy Duty Knuckle Studs
Trail-Gear Magnum knuckle studs, are stronger then any other stock replacement Toyota knuckle stud on the market. These heavy-duty studs are manufactured to our specifications by world-renowned bolt manufacturer ARP (Automotive Race Products). Each stud is made from super tough, ARP 2000 material and is hardened to 220,000 PSI. Magnum studs are .250 (1/4”) longer than stock to accommodate all aftermarket steering arms. Each stud features an integrated 8mm hex head for easy removal with common tools you probably already carry in your tool bag. Don’t let knuckle stud failure ruin your day, get the best, Trail-Gear Magnum knuckle studs. We recommend using Locktight on the lower threads when installing knuckle studs. Studs should be tightened to 20-25 ft-lbs in the knuckles. Stud nuts should be tightened to 80 - 100 ft-lbs.Fits 1979-1985 Toyota front solid axle knuckle.