Am I on the right track? 60 steering conversion.

[S4Cruiser]

I welded mine on both sides. What you can do it cut the sleeves long, bolt everything together and tack the sleeves in place. Unbolt the box, finish weld and grind flat.

 

[Jdc1]

I welded mine on both sides. What you can do it cut the sleeves long, bolt everything together and tack the sleeves in place. Unbolt the box, finish weld and grind flat.

Did you run a plate on both sides of the frame?

 

[S4Cruiser]

Did you run a plate on both sides of the frame?

Yes

 

[Jdc1]

With the box this far rearward, the shock will need to be placed almost vertical to clear it. Plan is to use a shock hoop. Anyone see any issues? The 40 will stay spring under so will not see any hardcore articulation.

 

[S4Cruiser]

With the box this far rearward, the shock will need to be placed almost vertical to clear it. Plan is to use a shock hoop. Anyone see any issues? The 40 will stay spring under so will not see any hardcore articulation.

I have no personal experience but reading leads close to vertical being ideal. This allows the shock to use its valving most effectively.

I thought this article explained it well.
Everything you wanted to know about Shock Absorbers - 4x4Review Off Road Magazine

 

[Jdc1]

I have no personal experience but reading leads close to vertical being ideal. This allows the shock to use its valving most effectively.

I thought this article explained it well.
Everything you wanted to know about Shock Absorbers - 4x4Review Off Road Magazine

Great Read, thanks for the heads up. Another quick question for you, what size plate did you use for around the bolt sleeves?

 

[S4Cruiser]

Great Read, thanks for the heads up. Another quick question for you, what size plate did you use for around the bolt sleeves?

1/4 or 3/8...can't remember exactly.

 

[Jdc1]

Box is mounted, I moved it about an inch forward and had to clearance the radiator support. All thats left now is have my buddy weld up the linkage, figure out shock hoops and finish up the steering column...

 

[Jdc1]

The sleeves are 3/4" x .120 DOM

 

[cruisedeisel]

Nothing wrong with over kill.

 

[Jdc1]

Thanks everyone for all of the help. This mod is a game changer with this truck. Ive got to finish a bunch of odds and ends but was able to fire it up and go for a spin this afternoon.