It's been done. I've seen a link here to photos. The owner split the cross member in the middle, took out about 2 inches and welded the two halves together to fit the AD frame. Obviously much measuring and planning involved, as well as shortening the tie rod.
Should be a nice IFS ride when you are done.


Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice)
\'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run.
My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787.

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