Yes travis, I just removed the thermostat, that is the piece it connects to the charger cooling hose, and brazed it shut by cutting it down and brazing it closed. If you need a pic, let me know.
Just keep the tie rod to spindle angle out. Keep the tie rods as level as possible, this will help with the drag link being forced to the frame. I have to lower my front end or I tear the front end up pretty bad, bending brackets and stuff.