knuckle bolts too long?

[mattmatthew]

didn't use the splash shield, bolted on the knuckle to the lower ball joint. these are parts from a 76 duster. is it me or are these bolts a little too long? there's probably about 1/2-3/4" sticking out from the back. i'm worried that the bolts will hit the LCA when the steering is turned lock to lock.

 

[doug 371]

cut them off flush...no more worries... i did on the 66

 

[mattmatthew]

will that cause any problems getting the nuts to rethread if you ever have to take it apart? sometimes hacksawing threads aren't the best idea.

 

[doug 371]

if you cut it with the nut on, it will be fine...I use 1/32 cut off wheel for a real nice cut, then just grind it smooth to the nut head...

 

[YY1]

Mine are the same way.
I though it was going to be a problem, but it isn't.
There are stop nubs on the LBJ that hit the LCA before the bolt ends do.