Bagged 78' tie rod question?

[Rockbottom78]

Hey erbody. Ok so here's the drop: old school pancaked crossmember 1 1/4" on bags. My issue is when I'm aired out or even just lowered a bit my steering binds... It's just standard tie rod and ball joint steering (all new). I'm assuming it's because the tie rod angle is so harsh when dropped...? Here's my idea: I was thinking if I bored out the ball joint hole on my spindles so I could flip the ball joints underneath the spindle connection point. (-bore the hole due to the ball joint pin taper-) Therefore the angle would be dramatically reduced. Anyone see any issues with this? Don't hate haha I'm budget building.

[tinydb84]

You would just be putting your problem on the other side of the spindle. There is a guy on facebook who sells sectioned crossmembers and has a heim joint kit he sells for 300-400 bucks that supposedly corrects it. I havent seen it installed but I dont think it would change the height that much.

You can move your steering box and pitman arm up the same amount to match. You will have to notch the frame a bit but it will correct your problem.

Or switch to rack and pinion.

[Rockbottom78]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

You would just be putting your problem on the other side of the spindle. There is a guy on facebook who sells sectioned crossmembers and has a heim joint kit he sells for 300-400 bucks that supposedly corrects it. I havent seen it installed but I dont think it would change the height that much.

You can move your steering box and pitman arm up the same amount to match. You will have to notch the frame a bit but it will correct your problem.

Or switch to rack and pinion.

Oh ok good to know... Any one know if drop spindles compensate for this issue?