[sbauman2]

As with Vall when I redid my Willys steering components I used heim joints on the tie rod ends and pitman arm and I've had no problems. Since the Willys has a lighter front end I used 3/4" DOM and 5/8" heim joints. Also as Vall mentioned if you go the heim joint route be sure to use "top" quality joints, not the $10 ones; you get what you pay for.

 

[sbauman2]

I beg to differ with the Italian Stallion (I'm thinking a Mafia hit man is going to pay me a visit) but he is a know it all. Just look at his two, built at home, one of a kind gassers; need anymore be said.

 

[sbauman2]

Jesus, that is one of my least favorite photos of myFord that Mario posted. I had WAY to short tires on the front. Anyway, there's quite a few photos on the Project Update Section under So Cal 53 Mainline Street Gasser. Here's a link to a couple youtube videos.

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If you have any questions ask away.

 

[sbauman2]

Unless you're stuck on a tube axle have you thought about getting a wider I-beam axle from a wrecking yard and shortening it with a Z cut and welding it? You can get the exact width you want that way. If you enter "Z cut" in the search box at the top of the page you'll find that many of the members have done it.