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**robnolimit** · 12-03-2010, 12:39 PM

YES, you can modify the spindle/steering arms. Can this be dangerous? YES. But so can improperly installing an air bag. So, I'll give you some hints. Racers have been doing this for a LONG TIME. If you just want to move the steering arm, you can heat and bend the arm. Heat it slowly, it will take about 7 or 8 minutes to get it hot enough to bend. Keep the torch back at least 5" away. Make sure you don't over do it. I usuallt have an old rotor installed, and then use a clamp to pull the arm towards the rotor, leaving room for the TRE to clear. If you are swapping to a rack, you may want to shorten the arm , this means cut and weld. You must have this done by someone who has experience here, as it can be VERY dangerous.

12-03-2010, 12:39 PM	#239
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Make it handle YES, you can modify the spindle/steering arms. Can this be dangerous? YES. But so can improperly installing an air bag. So, I'll give you some hints. Racers have been doing this for a LONG TIME. If you just want to move the steering arm, you can heat and bend the arm. Heat it slowly, it will take about 7 or 8 minutes to get it hot enough to bend. Keep the torch back at least 5" away. Make sure you don't over do it. I usuallt have an old rotor installed, and then use a clamp to pull the arm towards the rotor, leaving room for the TRE to clear. If you are swapping to a rack, you may want to shorten the arm , this means cut and weld. You must have this done by someone who has experience here, as it can be VERY dangerous.