can I redrill/taper my steering arms?

[wideglide74]

If my steering arms where tapered in the opposite direction the tie rod would drop in and clear everything and everyone would be happy, no heating/bending involved. Is there any reason I can't have my machine shop weld up the tapered holes in my steering arms and then re drill/taper the holes with the taper going the opposite direction? I know they used to re taper the holes 3/4 of the way through back in the day without which leaves the tie rod end sticking up a little. I want to approach this in the most safe and appropriate manner possible.

[Tman]

Just taper them 1/2 way thru from the other side, thats how the aftermarket ones are.

[Unkl Ian]

Or heat and bend the steering arms up,to get the tie rod where you need it.

[Pist-n-Broke]

I've done countless sets over the years by droping the taper in 1/2 way from the top. To the best of my knowledge no one has ever had a problem with them.
The Wizzard

[wideglide74]

Thanks guys. I have an aftermarket set of arms up in the loft I'll have to take a look, see how they're drilled....

[alchemy]

I just tapered mine half way from the top also. Much easier than bending or welding. Plenty safe.