To answer Toy4x's last question- ANY u-bolt flip is going to interfere with the stock push-pull steering. Simply putting in thicker springs will too.

With crossover (SAS), it doesn't really make any difference. I'm using the stock Chevy front plates and they're thicker than 1/2"...

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