Hi from Houston. I have a car collection incl an almost finished Spirit T-bucket.

[lkeast]

I have a semi-finished Spirit T but want to install front suspension with power steering and a decent turning radius.

 

[409T]

A short turning radius is a good idea but you might want to skip the power steering. If you can find someone with a completed bucket that will let you drive a little I think you will agree.

 

[choppedtop]

Welcome from Oklahoma.

 

[Spanky]

Welcome from St Louis. Short turning radii are not usually associated with straight axle front ends, but there are some things you can do to improve that. With T-buckets most people to want to lengthen the wheelbase for a more "comfortable" ride. However, shorter wheelbases will yield shorter turning radii. The other approach is to make sure there is no interference between front end components and the wheels & tires. and of course, good alignment settings (Ackerman) will help. 409's idea is a good one: drive a T-bucket and see how you like it. My turning radius, though not short, is no problem and the manual steering (Vega box) is very light at anything above a crawl.

Ackerman diagram

 

[WebMistress]

Welcome to the family.

 

[lincolnuT]

Hello come on over to Artesia the last week of May and I will let you drive one that has a 109 inch wheelbase and it works very good. You will also have about 50 or more Buckets to play with because that week is going to be the National T Bucket Nationals..........Come on over from Houston...........