[1-ton of fun]

Originally Posted by Clarance J

Hello 1-ton of fun. I have been following your build and like the direction its going. The reason I'm posting here is about your mounting of your steering box. I used the same kit and box and have no problems with it. Now when I was looking at the mounting to frame I found several comments about frame flexing and cracks showing up. I used the information and instructions I found by CCP, Brothers etc. I located my box closer to the cross member as instructed and maybe the little 1/2 spacers in the kit might have been enough but I did not like them. I put backup material inside frame with solid 1/2" x 1" solid bar outside frame between box. My truck is only 2 wheel drive. With your box mounted 3" forward its closer to the end of the frame with those big tires I'm sure there will be more flexing going on. Just a thought. Keep up the good work.

Earl

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Earl, thanks for the info! i much prefer your 1/2" bar spacers vs the little round spacers....also thanks for the tip for the plating on the inside of the frame. i think i'll do something similar there too!