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When I installed one in my 55 years ago when I had the original box it did fit through the opening. I know the cabs are the same I'm not sure your truck box is bigger than the F-100.
Went to work on it yesterday. Pulled pittman arm and box loose. Could not get enough clearence to get the steering box out fron under the frame rail. Not sure what my nest approach is. Thanks for the assist.