Need help with Z'ing frame

[El Campo]

When people Z the frame it is usually behind the front crossmember correct? I lowered the big block one inch and moved it back two inches plus put a deep oil pan on and now am very close to the steering linkage. since the front appears to be sitting a little high for my preference anyways I was wondering if I could Z it in FRONT of the front crossmember. I would obviously have to move cab mounts down a bit but it would fix my clearance issues with the steering plus look lower. Would the moving of the steering linkage down give me bumpsteer issues? Are there things that I am not thinking about that I should be? Also how big of Z do people go? Is an inch viable? Thanks!
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[SCOTI]

Z-ing the frame "in front of the x-member" will not do anything for suspension drop except possibly move the positioning of the steering gear. What you're describing sounds more like a body drop vs suspension drop (which is why a frame Z is usually done).

[El Campo]

I understand that it is a body drop and not a suspension drop. I already have 4 inches in the suspension by way of spindles and springs . This is actually what I want to do because it will make my radiator fan shroud line up better and will allow more clearance for my steering linkage. The reason I want to Z it rather than just move the core support brackets down is because the frame would interfere with the cord support if I did that. I should have been more clear on that. What I am wondering is if this will screw with bumpsteer , etc
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