front end stretch

[jjjjjgrant]

I'm considering moving my front axle forward about 2" i'm going to install F150 spring towers and thought it would be a good time to do it, the first complication i see is the steering box. what are others doing about that. I don't know what box is even on mine, it is power steering, the box is mounted inside the frame and the pitman arm points to rear.

 

[onebadd73]

I moved mine 4 inches, I cut the front cross member flush with the bottom of the frame and had to relocate my steering box. I think your ok just moving it 2". Do a search, lots of info on here.

 

[KyleQ]

I've got a heavy off road bumper so I totally cut the engine cross member out, its seriously overkill. I made my own adjustable buckets and pushed the front end forward a few inches. No steering box though - you could just move it as far forward as you move the buckets.

 

[OKLA70]

I moved mine up 3". I did't have to do anything to the steering box. The only issue I had was the upper track bar mount. I had to shorten it so I wouldn't bottom out on it. It's a custom bracket so you may not have that issue.

 

[garberz]

Each set up is going to be different. I'd say, "amount of lift", has the most to do with what needs to be moved. Type of steering box also. I moved my axle forward 1 1/2". I moved the track bar mount, coil buckets and steering box forward to get the suspension to clear. I have 3" of lift with 5" of up travel.

Mark

 

[GWBronco]

When I still had a steering box, I went with a 78-79 Big Bronco Box to point the arm forward and moved my axle 8" forward. Put the spring bucket at the back of the box and put the track bar mount under the frame.