I need some advice on what specifically I can do to minimize bump stop while lowering my steering safely. What I have is a 53 Ford with stock steering. I have stepped the lower A-Arm 1.5 inches. I know I need to heat and bend the pitman and steering arm. I also assume I have to heat and bend the connection point where the tie rod end meets the upright. It looks as if I need to drop everything about 2 inches to clear. I don't understand what causes bump stop enough to know what to avoid doing . I need someone with a better understanding of steering geometry to guide me through. Any pictures or do's or dont's would be much appreciated, thanks!
If you raised your a-arms up 1.5 in. , you only have to move the steering arm down 1.5 in. If you still have clearence problems you might have to bend up some tie rods too. I don't know 53 Fords that good.
Does anyone sell lowered steering arms for 1953 Ford's? I see them for Chevy's but having a hard time finding them for Fords.
I think what you need to know what about is called "bump steer." Type it into your search box and read, read, read. You gotta get your steering geometry correct.
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