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IIRC, flipping the ball joint on a 2nd Gen Rodeo causes the steering to over extend and pull out


it's not the case if you use OEM-length front shocks. The front downtravel is limited by the shocks. Unless you have longer shocks, your bottom point will be the same with BJ flipped.

Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.