Re-Design of front suspension

[Jac Mac]

Have you tried simply fitting the tie rod end from the top even as a temporary check to see how that helps. Bit of angle distortion in pic, but it might be close if it was able too be fitted like that.

[PaulProe]

Jac,
I did attempt that but by the time you mirror the ball joint to the topside of the steering arm, it is off just about the same amount in the other direction.

It appears the optimum point is almost the middle of the steering arm. I need a clevis

Paul

[PaulProe]

Mic and others
I have found that Howe Racing makes a K727 style balljoint that you can get a 1/2" extended stud. Not as much as I need but a step in the correct direction.

Has anyone used these and your experience?

If I use one of these and also shim the taper joint with .012 shim stock, that moves the LCA outer joint down 5/8"

Paul

[Three Peaks]

It seems you could go to the Heim joint with stud arrangement with the heim on top of the steering arm, them raise the mounting point of the rack by the corresponding amount. If that is a Mustang rack, I believe eccentric bushings are available to make up this adjustment.