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Ford steering arms with drop axle

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ironhill, Nov 26, 2011.

  1. ironhill
    Joined: Dec 24, 2010
    Posts: 186

    ironhill
    Member
    from Simms, MT

    Hey guys, I'm running a 4" drop axle on my 30 coupe spring over axle with split wishbones, my question is which ford steering arms work the best for this application. The 3 3/4 drop ones or the 1 3/4 one?? Thanks for the help
     
  2. carcrazyjohn
    Joined: Apr 16, 2008
    Posts: 4,841

    carcrazyjohn
    Member
    from trevose pa

    I used the longest dropped ones and still had to make more drop with spacers..........mIne is under frame though ,Check clearances,,,,,,,,,,,,,
     
  3. ironhill
    Joined: Dec 24, 2010
    Posts: 186

    ironhill
    Member
    from Simms, MT

    Thanks for the help!! I've been doing some research and with my setup looks like the more the drop the better when using the factory wishbones. Now if using four link or hairpin style looks like the shorter ones will go right inbetween. Seems like every setup is just a bit different as well
     
  4. ClutchDumpinDan
    Joined: Oct 8, 2006
    Posts: 2,191

    ClutchDumpinDan
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    I've got the 3 3/4" drop arms on mine, it's still a snug fit! Using tie rod ends mounted on the bottom of the arm instead of rod ends will get you a little more clearance as well. Here's the best pic I've got on hand...


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  5. ironhill
    Joined: Dec 24, 2010
    Posts: 186

    ironhill
    Member
    from Simms, MT

    Thanks!! thats does look like a snug fit. Sweet nailhead
     

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