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Six Shooter Knuckles^TM

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 Knuckles^TM 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. Knuckle hardware can be found on our knuckle page Fits 1979-1985 Toyota Pickup and 4Runner solid front axles.

Knuckle and steering arms are sold separately. In order to install all six studs, both knuckles and steering arms are required.

	Six Shooter Knuckle Kit, $249, 130006-1-K
	High Steer Kit w/ 6 stud arms, $399, 130008-1-K

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Toyota 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. Also See Right Hand Drive

	High Steer Kit, 4 Stud, $299, 130001-1-K
	High Steer Kit, 4 Stud, w/flat pitman arm, $299, 130005-1-K

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. Also See Right Hand Drive Knuckle and steering arms sold separately.

	High Steer Arms, 6 stud, $199 pair, 130010-1-K
	High Steer Arms, 4 Stud $129 pair, 130002-1-K

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.

Standard Pitman Arm, $69 each, 130005-1

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.

Flat Pitman Arm, $69 each, 130020-1-K

Sector Shaft Nut & Washer

Replacement nut and washer for bolting on pitman arm to steering box. Fits 4wd IFS steering box from 1986-1995 Pickup and 4Runner.

	Nut, Sector Shaft, $3 each, 130031-1
	Washer, Sector Shaft, $2 each, 130032-1

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 Box Mount, $39, 130004-1-K

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.

	IFS Steering Box 86-88, $299, 130010-1
	IFS Steering Box 89-95, $399, 130006-1

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.

	IFS Box, Rebuilt & Tapped, $399
	Fitting, 1/4 pipe to #6 JIC, $3 each, 130263-1

Install Instructions

FJ60/62 Steering Boxes

Rebuilt FJ60/62 steering boxes. These steering boxes feature reverse cut internal gears. The pitman arm swings in front of the steering box instead of behind like the IFS style shown above. If your moving your front axle all the way forward with links and don't want a steering box and frame hanging way out in front then consider using this box as it can be mounted behind the drag link instead of in front of it. This steering box has four mounting holes and will require custom mounting if you are using it on a Pickup/4Runner or Samurai. Sector shaft and input shafts have the same splines as IFS boxes. All boxes are completely rebuilt with new seals and bearings. No core return needed. Each unit is tested before shipping.

FJ60/62 Steering Box, $449

Steering Stabilizer Kit

To reduce steering vibrations at higher speeds, a steering stabilizer can be very helpful. We offer a stabilizer kit that attaches above the drag link. One end weld to the passenger side frame rail and the other end bolt onto the drag link. Eight inch stroke.

Steering Stabilizer Kit, $79 each, 13003-1-K

Tie Rod & Drag Link

Our heavy duty tie rods and drag links. Made from .250" wall DOM 1.25" tubing. Precision tapped. Left side thread mark. Each rod is test fitted to ensure rod ends thread in with correct fit. Powder coat black finish. Fits 79-95 Pickup/4Runner with crossover steering. Tie rod length is 41 1/2". Drag link length is 33 1/2".

	Tie Rod, $59 each, 130008-1
	Drag Link, $59 each, 130007-1

FJ-80 Tie Rod End

Heavy duty FJ-80 tie rod ends are ideal for Toyota crossover steering applications. Includes cotter pin and jam nut.

	Rod End FJ-80 Right Thread, $20 each, 130004-1
	Rod End FJ-80 Left Thread, $20 each, 130003-1

Note: Six Shooter Knuckles are a marlin crawler design and are manufactured exclusively by Trail-Gear Inc.