[dsraven]

it's kinda funny really. everybody says the cpp box conversion is too pricey. how much did they already spend on other truck stuff? engine and trans upgrades, wheels and tires, body parts, custom seats, special paint effects, suspension? it seems like the steering box conversion would be high on my list of things do do first. that and power disc brakes. if you wanna go fast (faster than stock straight axle, standard steering and drum brakes) then you should be able to steer and stop really well too. power steering is a given these days because it seems like waaaay more often people have to rely on the p/s and p/b to get them out of a bind in a hurry. traffic ain't what it used to be for sure.
in the end it is your truck and you should do what you think is best for you and proper to drive on the roads with the rest of us.