So, if you all could not figure it out, I attempt to respond to the good (and sometimes bad) input given when I ask a question. It is only fair that if you are helping me out that I acknowledge your assistance. The wheel and diff cover clearance issue is a topic that I was wrestling with for a long time before putting the list together, so it warrants further discussion.
I assume you are already running 16" or larger wheels.
With heim joints on the tie rod you're going to have a really hard time with clearance. The steering arms on the WJ knuckles are rather short, which is why the SFR kit uses offset tie rod ends.
Originally I saw
martinbuilt on YouTube was running Hiems with 15" steels. I have the same wheels, so I thought I could give it a shot. There was one key difference, his tie rod is bent. :doh: I think my options are:
1. Use a bent tie rod with straight hiems and keep 15" wheels
2. Use a straight tie rod with off-set TREs and get 16" or 17" wheels
3. Use a straight tie rod with
off-set hiems and get 16" or 17" wheels
4. Get
Stinky Fab's kit and get 16" or 17" wheels
So my questions are:
1. What is the disadvantage to a bent tie rod?
2. Do hiems perform that much better than TREs for the tie rod?
3. Would offset hiems work?
4. What is the strength of 7075 aluminum compared to 1.5" X .25" Wall DOM Tube?