Hi Ron, you were on my list to try. I'll do a dimensioned sketch tomorrow.Draw up what you need and we will see if we can make them for you.
My front end has old spindles with integral steering arms, and a R&P in the frame:
I've bought new spindles without arms, and I will probably need to have custom arms made to get the drop, length and look I want. Who would you suggest?
Bolted up with the arms attached.I used 4"x4"x3/8" angle, made them long enough to keep the r&p rods straight. You could drop them if cut longer but we didn't need to for our app. cut my own out but mine are chevy spindles, don't know why it wouldn't work with ford spindles.
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I too like the angle iron idea. In addition to keeping things square, it is stronger at the bend. Good thinking! While we are on the subject, what do you guys think about the steering arms facing forward verses rearwards. Other than visual, is there an advantage to one or the other? I have a spring over with ford spindles facing rear, but am in the process of changing numerous parts and that is one of my head scratches...Ma_n_Pa, that looks like a winner for me. Very smart, using the angle stock eliminates the need to bend. I came up with this on my new spindles:
It's full size with correct dimensions to put the R&P arms straight and level, and get the Ackermann spot on. The cardboard might not be strong enough, tho...
I too like the angle iron idea. In addition to keeping things square, it is stronger at the bend. Good thinking! While we are on the subject, what do you guys think about the steering arms facing forward verses rearwards. Other than visual, is there an advantage to one or the other? I have a spring over with ford spindles facing rear, but am in the process of changing numerous parts and that is one of my head scratches...
Looks good, I over cut them till we had the ackerman right then trimmed them down to size, just remember on the nut side of the arm you will have to add a piece of 3/8 and weld it to the arm, beef it up so when you drill the tapper hole it has more holding force. Should be able to see it in the second pic, dont over drill the tapper or you will be starting all over again, don't ask how I know !!Ma_n_Pa, that looks like a winner for me. Very smart, using the angle stock eliminates the need to bend. I came up with this on my new spindles:
It's full size with correct dimensions to put the R&P arms straight and level, and get the Ackermann spot on. The cardboard might not be strong enough, tho...
sent you a pmI see it. I'll be using spherical rod ends; will I need this extra piece?