I have an HPI RS4 rally I'm trying to build up. I have a Futaba steering servo for it

The way the servo mounts is sideways so the throw arm is off to the side. I seem stuck to one place to mount it. However, the throw arm is a "+" shape and the lower part is under the chassis line

I wouldn't worry too much about it if it was strickly on road, but because it's a rally, I'll like to do some dirt stuff with it as well. One hart hit could break it

Can that throw arm be cut where ever it sticks down (As well as trim whatever else sticks down at full lock)? I can't see any damage in doing that as I'll mount the rod to the top of it

Or should I try to elevate it? ( I was able to order the tree the servo block comes on, but got one, so was just going to make one if need be)