Jerry (Thunderhorse) and I are pondering the implications of spacing the frontend (at the Radius Arms bushings) forward
by one half inch. This is going to be done in order to clear a set of 33 inch BFG A/T's. Will this be a problem?
My thinking is that this will be such a minor adjustment that the drivetrain should be able to handle this with the mild
lift that I am now running (2 1/2"). Thanks for any advice,

Ken, I've pondered doing that for a while. It looks simple enough, but will probably screw up the caster (or is it camber, I get them mixed up). If you do try this, please post the results, good or not.

Aside from the caster/camber, you will probably put and additional load on the pivot bushings/mounts. I don't know if they can handle that or not.

Don't forget, your front driveshaft will extend that amount, and your front axle u-joints will constantly be running at an angle.

I'll just go for the simple FENDER TRIM. I need to do what is cost effective, especially since my CLIFFORD ACE 100
alarm system has died,
practically leaving me stranded in the process. I bypassed the unit, but if I can't get this worthless piece replaced, I'll have to go out
and buy an alarm, tires, gears, limited slip, and whatever else to keep my truck going on the trail. Hmm, sounds like I need a major
investor...

Ken, I did what you're thinking about along time ago but I used a slightly different approach, I was concerned about thread engagement with the locknut.

I just redrilled the radius arm dropdown brackets on my ranger about 3/4" from where the factory drilled them. There haven't been any reliability problems and it aligned with out a problem. Keep an eye on the drivers side axle drop bracket, it fairly close where it passes by the passenger side axle.

BTW, the truck gets used, it's been to attica and hasn't broke yet.