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- Location
- Winter Springs, FL
Once I got the box out of the way and removed the steering wheel and column, I could get started on prepping the frame etc. The stock reinforcement plate has to come off with all of it's rivets. Took awhile to do that. Also have to drill a 1.5 inch hole for access to the new box's adjustment bolt. That has to go through the frame and the new reinforcement plate. Slow process. The box goes on next, and also the pump goes on the front of the timing cover. Mount the reservoir on the firewall and install the column. I elected to go with the smaller 18" wheel for more belly room. Also you can change the angle of the column from stock for more room. I did both. Then installed the hoses and drag link. A tab on the box has to be trimmed for pitman arm clearance. The biggest issue I had was lack of clearance from the pitman arm nut and the LF tire at full R lock. I have 11:00 x 20 XL's and it was a full contact with the sidewall. Not good. So I rounded off the nut with a grinder for more space and a smoother surface. Did not compromise the strength of the bolt. Then I removed the R wheel steering stop bolt and welded a nut to extend it. With both of those fixes, I now have plenty of clearance. Turning circle was already 40 acres, so not much change noted.
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