I am trying to run a MORE type steering conversion with very little lift. I have already raised the axle end trackbar mount, and am in the process of figuring out what to do about the frame side. The picture shows where I am right now...
The angle is pretty much the same a the drag link, and the length is a bit shorter, but about as long as I can reasonably get. As it sits in this picture, the track bar just kisses the front cover, and the tie rod just scrapes on the bolt head. If I move the bolt location 1/2" to the driver side, the clearance on the cover opens up a good bit, but I would have to start clearancing the original TB bracket a good bit.
So, finally to the questions.
Should I be worried about removing 1/2" or so from the pass facing side of the bottom of the trackbar bracket?
The new bracket is cut from a piece of .188 wal 2x4, and would be fully welded along the three sides in and out. Is this going to be stong enough or should I redesign? What if I also run a rib/gusset down the back side?
Travis
The angle is pretty much the same a the drag link, and the length is a bit shorter, but about as long as I can reasonably get. As it sits in this picture, the track bar just kisses the front cover, and the tie rod just scrapes on the bolt head. If I move the bolt location 1/2" to the driver side, the clearance on the cover opens up a good bit, but I would have to start clearancing the original TB bracket a good bit.
So, finally to the questions.
Should I be worried about removing 1/2" or so from the pass facing side of the bottom of the trackbar bracket?
The new bracket is cut from a piece of .188 wal 2x4, and would be fully welded along the three sides in and out. Is this going to be stong enough or should I redesign? What if I also run a rib/gusset down the back side?
Travis