Flip-It Bumpsteer Kit Needed with 944?

[Ianvwsb73]

I recall reading this was needed for the early cars if converting to 944...but now reviewing that it doesn't make sense, as the early cars were 3 bolt struts...

So, I got my 944 spindle on, and the tierod only mounts in it from the bottom. It would appear that I could theoretically tighten the bolt and seal it in the spindle...which I'll hold off on doing.

But, isn't that what I DON'T want?

So I'd need to drill the hole out to 5/8" and put the bumpsteer kit in. Would the tierod mount from the top then?

I don't recall if the tierod was on the bottom or top of the spindle originally..I'd guess bottom. Could I get a smaller tierod to fit in the top, but it's a one way taper, right?

Thanks, -Ian