Power steering woes

[Chumley]

OK so I've flipped trough the "Modified tech" search for pictures and info to no avail. Here's what's up; I've got a number "76" steering box from an 86 Grand Wag. I was trying to test fit this box just to check things over. Well it seems that the nose of the box hits the front ladder of the frame. I could probably clearance either the box or the frame, but I'm not really interested in doing that unless I have to. I checked as many of the pictures as I could find on here and it seems that no one else has had this problem. It looks like I should have a 1/4"-1/2" of clearance between the frame and nose of the box. Is it just that the newer metric box is longer?

Thanks

[mojomot]

not sure about the "newer metric box" but i will tell you that mine was a snug fit. the end of the box touches the front of the frame, but it did fit without any grinding or cutting metal.

[randyscycle]

My box was off of an early 80's FSJ and it fit with no problem except making a new mount hole for the fourth bolt.

[DocKill]

Mine also fit tightly, touching the rail in front. i also had to remove the strap bridging the two.

[warpig]

I installed a box with the #76 on it out of a 76 j truck and I had to grind a little off both , may 1/8 off each. no big deal , on the box it`s just the very top corner . good luck.