Today I am modifying the steering on my twin traction beam (TTB) ford. I want to avoid getting any bump steer and so I performed a tie rod flip (TRO), I installed a drop pitman arm, I made custom tie rod connectors, and I installed a Ford Bronco steering box that goes on the outside of the frame. This 4 wheel drive twin I beam suspension is really coming along!
Now get out there and build something!
To see all the videos related to this TTB front suspension, click here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyelUVmp3qps6gw-h77nn_tYwouZIVr2Q&si=VeCt7OAnRtZQe4XD
To see the full playlist for this build please click here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyelUVmp3qpuiU8QuBmXVosJiyM3954p6
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Chapters:
0:00 What am I working on today?
0:49 How to fix bump steer on TTB suspension?
2:42 How to do a tie rod flip!
9:16 Custom tie rod connectors
10:03 What is the thread on Ford and GM Tie Rod Ends?
10:14 What is the taper on tie rod ends?
11:33 Adapting ford tie rods to GM tie rod ends
13:52 Installing a steering box on the outside of the frame
17:03 Custom steering shaft
18:35 DD steering shaft connector U Joint
19:19 Ford TTB tie rod flip results