Cross steer with a dropped axle

[dubie]

Has anyone set up their steering in this fashion? I was thinking of using either a Toyota or Vega steering box, mount it in front of the axle and run a tie rod to a bracket on the passenger side spindle. Then keep the new tie rod going from passenger to drivers side. My steering box is crapped out and it's almost time to put the truck away for the winter.
I'm looking for an alternative steering set up so I can run a tilt column, open up some added room for exhaust and increase my steering radius.