D.S.S? Does it work?

[MoparBob]

How hard is the install on a DSS?

 

[foolkiller]

really easy

How hard is the install on a DSS?

it's so easy you'll laugh at yourself for asking this question later. no offense intended.



the 03 track bar (if you're a second genner) and the DSS are very affordable and wise upgrades. they are among the few mods i can think of off the top of my head that i'd recommend to every

2nd and 3rd gen owners no matter what they use their truck for.



and i'm pretty skeptical about most things.



overseas?? are you a military dude. if your truck is in sandiego (or close) i'd be willing to do this install for you. (assuming you'd have me do it)



good luck, j

 

[foolkiller]

foolkiller... I have the sway bar blocks on my truck and the dss still hooks up just fine. you just have to mount it on top of the drop bracket for the sway bar. I dont see why it wouldn't fit any lift.

i hear ya..... i can't remember if i tried that... good idea. my DSS came fron solid steel. don't know if that mattered for fitment.

 

[AKaiser]

it's so easy you'll laugh at yourself for asking this question later. no offense intended.

He's so right, it's not even funny.



From Windecker Machine Ltd. - Installation instructions for steering box brace



Installation instructions for steering box brace



· - Remove original pitman shaft nut from steering box and retain lockwasher.



· - Install new pittman shaft nut using original washer and torque to 185 ft/lbs.



· - Arrange a jackstand or other means of support for stabilizer bar. Make sure stabilizer bar is supported - it will drop!



· - Now remove 4 stabilizer bar mounting bolts and lower bar 3 or 4 inches. Stabilizer bar links may need to be loosened under certain conditions to allow enough movement.



· - On 4x4 models, slide bracket in from front, positioning outer mounting tabs over stabilizer bar mounts, and bearing mounting plate under stabilizer bar. On 2WD models, slide bracket in from rear over stabilizer bar mounts.



· - Position large hole in bracket over steering box shaft extension nut and lift bracket and stabilizer bar into place. There will be very limited clearance between bracket and stabilizer bar until everything is in place and bolts are tightened.



· - Use 4 new M10 x 35 bolts, lock and flat washers, to attach bracket and stabilizer bar to original stabilizer bar mounting holes. Do not tighten yet. Keep in mind that stabilizer bar will need to be pushed rearward to line up mounting holes as it has a tendency to move forward when unbolted.



· - Snug mounting bolts up, but allow for final positioning of bracket.



· - Align bracket by centering steering shaft nut in large hole in mounting plate. This does not need to be perfect as there is some allowance in bearing holder.



· - Tighten 4 mounting bolts to 40 ft/lbs and check to make sure bracket position is maintained with respect to steering shaft nut.



· - We recommend use of an anti-seize compound in bearing bore and lock ring. Grease is also suitable to allow for future disassembly.



· - Install bearing holder and bearing (comes assembled) onto steering shaft nut . Orient grease nipple in desired position.

 

[RJWEST]

DSS Yes,

I had 1 minor install problem,



The Pitman arm was not completly pushed onto the steering shaft,

When Installing the new nut and bearing, The bearing surface would contact

the nut shoulder before the pillow block was flush with the steel frame,.

Had I just installed the pillow block , thighting it would have put pressure on the bearing sides . I had to use washers between the pillow block and the

frame to relieve the pressure on the bearing.

( Hope this makes sense }







Called , seller , ( f? RSS, if I rember ) ),

He was aware of some instances where this condition existed,



Install in place for at least 5 K miles, works great

 

[MoparBob]

overseas?? are you a military dude. if your truck is in sandiego (or close) i'd be willing to do this install for you. (assuming you'd have me do it)



good luck, j

I appreciate the offer, but I live way over in Georgia. I will be ordering the DSS so it will be waiting for me when I arrive (as well as the other goodies I already have waiting on me:-laf). Thanks again!

 

[DLeonhard]

What's up?

Does anyone know what's going on with Windecker? I've been trying to contact them for a few weeks now - and get no answer. The phone rings and rings - but no answering machine. I would like to buy a DSS from them - but can't get ahold of them. Please advise if you know anything.



Thanks,

Doug

 

[JCleary]

Here is Defiant's version. More low-profile. Fits under the swaybar. It's one piece, and less expensive than the DSS:

Defiant Offroad Truck Suspension Parts - STEERING BOX-SECTOR SHAFT SUPPORT BOX

And here's Lazarsmith's. It can be installed instead of the swaybar drop blocks:

SSSSS

 

[Spooled05]

my steering has been ****y for the last 3 months got it allined and still no help! changing oil last week and realized 2 bolts missing from drivers side unit bearing,got 2 new bolts and its like brand new! still ordered dss though!

 

[Tomeygun]

my steering has been ****y for the last 3 months got it allined and still no help! changing oil last week and realized 2 bolts missing from drivers side unit bearing,got 2 new bolts and its like brand new! still ordered dss though!

maybe a brain fart... BUT whats a "drivers side unit bearing"?