You're lowering the ch***is on the front spring by putting it under the spring. You can only lower the axle by changing the the axle drop or wheel and tire size. Down in front always looks better so get on with it.
Already done, here’s a sneak peek of it down and on the new wheels and tires in the front, still waiting on the rears to come in.
Looking good! Like the wheels and tires, too. That latest picture shows one of the signature 'lines' most T-Buckets follow. The wheel center is level with the front cross member. It also allows more rake compared to how you got it. There are lots of lines on T-Buckets, which make them flow even though they are a bunch of parts hanging out in the wind. Most modern ones play it safe, having all the lines. Others will change one or more to stand out, be different or evoke a different style. This may sound like pushing you toward a more normal look which is not the old rodder way. See the https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tired-of-homogenized-hotrods.1002926/ You do it your way and enjoy the process and result.
Tie rod in the front of the axle? man that's too bad... Look up Ackerman angle or your tires will scrub in a turn....
This one is lacking the old pictures. There are other threads there but this one describes the idea and has discussion. https://tbucketeer.com/threads/the-ackerman-way.6040/ This one gets into how to fix and shows the picture of the concept. https://www.tbucketplans.com/bending-steering-arms/ Both of these are T-Bucket specific, which is helpful for your exact case. There will be a lot of other sites talking about Ackerman and of course, here on the HAMB. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/search/713166846/?q=Ackerman&o=relevance&c[***le_only]=1
Yea, I understand Ackerman and have experienced both. This is just to get things going. I can always flip it around when I get different steering arms or have Anson stretch and bend these for me. However, it’s still traditional, lol, there are plenty of 60’s buckets with the tie rod out front. Here’s my old ‘31, the outside tire dragged in a heavy turn, but it wasn’t terrible. My ‘32 had hairpins, so it was a lot easier to run steering on and my old Bucket had homemade hairpins.
It's all good. I figured you aren't a total newb and the car isn't done, but wanted to share info not only for your reference, but for the dude following your build a decade from now.
Try to take it as constructive criticism, not beating you up. BTW, I'm the tall one. Now I need to post this pic over in the Who Do You Identify With thread!
Constructive criticism here is very often delivered like it's out of a cannon. It's a lot tamer than it used to be. Reading old threads will give an insight. Let's just say this place has it's own vibe. Best to get used to it early. It's woven into the HAMB fabric, and part of the experience. Some tender souls just take it too much to heart.
Went back thru an old folder. A LOT of them won't fly under the current rules. Some like the bunny will just be met with Huh? At least this one is fairly benign with context removed.
If it drives ok don’t mess with it my truck has horrible Ackerman. I guess anyway. Drags tires in tight turns. But gm built it that way.
Definitely looking more mid-‘60s now! More pics from the next video showing swapping out to the Model A axle.
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