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19Fordy · 01-20-2020, 03:25 PM

Good point V-8. I did have to shorten and re thread my 40 Ford tie rod.

Amazing how the small modifications can add up if you aren't aware of the side effects.
I recall, I also used the bolt on dropped steering arms BUT, had top make very sure that the new bolts did not bottom out so they could be GOOD AND TIGHT.

One more thought. On a 36 Ford is there a chance that a dropped axle will cause
steering components or wishbone to hit the oil pan if you 'go too low".

01-20-2020, 03:25 PM	#14
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,942	Re: Drop Axle Installation Good point V-8. I did have to shorten and re thread my 40 Ford tie rod. Amazing how the small modifications can add up if you aren't aware of the side effects. I recall, I also used the bolt on dropped steering arms BUT, had top make very sure that the new bolts did not bottom out so they could be GOOD AND TIGHT. One more thought. On a 36 Ford is there a chance that a dropped axle will cause steering components or wishbone to hit the oil pan if you 'go too low".