Yes Steve, I'm keeping the three on the tree.

 

So here's an update; I ended going with the rack and pinion kit, as the basic PS kit would not allow me to keep my three on the tree. The R&P had its challenges in keeping my OEM column shifter, but my mechanic figured it out, even though the manufacture of the kit told him there was no way in making that work. Never challenge my guy, as it only motivates him more. Well, the project is complete. I now have a nice steering set up, and kept my shifter on the tree. Next will probably be disc brakes.

 

Which R&P kit? is it the one that mounts the rack on the beam axle? Can you post pictures of the final setup?

 

Here are some pics

 

Thanks for the update. Very interesting. Is that a fabricated bracket on the fire wall to support the steering column?
Bob

 

Yes, my mechanic had to fabricate some items to keep the shifter on the column. He's doing a write up for the manufacturer of the kit. I'll share it as soon as I get a copy.

What a differance, not only in the ease of steering, but how it's streight on the road.

 

I have a truck that I work on for a friend and he was able to keep the column shift with the power toyo box