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"SHORT" steering knuckle - STX

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Old May 12, 2025 | 04:42 PM
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i want to install a level lift, but when i tried to button it all together i noticed i was not getting enough droop without putting bind on the ball joint. looking further at it, the steering knuckle has casting on it that reads "SHORT". when compared to other knuckles images online, it seems this knuckle is much shorter compared to other knuckles. can anyone tell me what the hell is going on?

I have 2023 STX 2WD 3.5L Crew Cab.

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Old May 19, 2025 | 09:44 AM
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did i break the internet? 400 views and no one can help me identify this knuckle?
i think i have a unicorn, and not in a good way.
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Old Jul 25, 2025 | 05:36 PM
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I can’t help ya but I’m going to go out and see what mine looks like now lol!
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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 10:52 AM
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It's a RWD knuckle, nothing crazy about that.
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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 09:32 PM
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I just installed a set of leveling coilovers and the upper control arm can barely reach the knuckle. The extended UCA is causing the level kit to look like a 4in lift. This is the only post I’ve found about the “SHORT” knuckle. Any advice?
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