I am in the middle of putting 80 axles and suspension under my 40 and have run into a problem as far as steering goes. The plan was to use the fj80 box, but mounting it has turned into an issue. In the picture I am holding it basically where it would need to be to be in proper alignment with the panhard. The problem is that this positioning interferes with the front bib, radiator, and crossmember. I realize that I will have to make a new crossmember anyhow, but would rather not notch the bib and move the radiator. Is it possible to space the steering box off the frame 2 inches and sleeve bolt holes all the way through (with solid 2 in spacer between box and frame? Or is that a no no? I was trying to see if I could run the draglink behind the axle, but the high pinion diff would interfere. This is all on a budget and I would like to use the 80 pump. Are there any other options or things I should look at? Any help apprecciated I am a newbie at fabbing this stuff up.
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