Bending 4x4labs Steering Arms?

[Bripars40]

My 40 is setup with Luke’s hi-steer arms but the angle is set for higher lift than I have now(SOA, shackle at the front, flat stock springs, 37s). I’m trying to lower the front as much as possible. The tie rod now contacts the frame if I hit a big bump while driving.

Can I heat and bend the steering arms to decrease the angle of the arms? Ideally, the bottom of the tie rod would be about 3/4”-1” above the springs. It’s about 3” now.

 

[deliverance]

I’m pretty sure Luke will re-bend them for you. Have you tried reaching out to him?

 

[Bripars40]

I’m pretty sure Luke will re-bend them for you. Have you tried reaching out to him?

I didn’t know he would rebend them! I was planning to ask him about whether or not it’s possible on Monday so hopefully he still offers that service.

 

[cruisermatt]

Do you’ve TRE’s or heims? If you have heims could you just bolt them to the underside of the arm?

 

[Bripars40]

Do you’ve TRE’s or heims? If you have heims could you just bolt them to the underside of the arm?

TRE’s unfortunately. I look at tapering to a 1ton GM and drilling from underneath (currently setup for 80 series on top). For some reason I remember the clearance not being enough but I’ll double check today.

 

[Bripars40]

I received a response from Luke today:
"can not unbend it will deform the holes


cheers HD"

Looks like I will either pursue @cruisermatt's idea or buy new arms...