Rack and Pinion Adventure

[mechanixman]

I'm sorry i didn't realize I hadn't replied.
The reason not is because I don't have the room.
If I were to fit a steering box without notching the frame, I'd have to mount a vega box in front of the engine. I could almost make it work too, except the tie rod connecting the pitman arm to the wheel would rub against the springs.
We were ready to just buy the kit from No Limit, but one look at the brackets holding the rack to the axle and I knew I had to go through with making my own.
I did just find the perfect rack and pinion though.
The part number from Oreilly's is Part # 22-184 Line: A1
It's a rear steer with the same M14 threading as the tie rod ends for the aerostar. From the end of each tie rod it measures 45". Only modification is to cut each tie rod down so with the tie rod ends bolted on it will measure the needed 48"