[drivea55]

I have been mentally recreating the steering in my head for months off and on here.

reading a lot of other forums on electric power steering. I already have a manual steering box and do not want to go any traditional routes.

so, in keeping the truck unique, I am venturing on the eps road to hopefully glory.

Since I want to keep my tilt column, that leaves out the option for mounting it under the dash. 2nd option was to mount it to the outside of the firewall where there is room. that was almost a go then I read a warning as to not mount the motor using the front 3 mounting holes. The torque this has needs more, So the last resort was to mount it directly off the steering box.

The pics here are mock up only...

The unit has a long steel bushing that mounted the unit. I pressed it out and drilled, tapped it to 7/16-14 both ends. pic 1

Once I fab up a beefy bracket to come off the frame in a C form I'll then be able to bolt it up.

last 3 pics are the mock up. under the housing (pic 4) you can see the casting where the bushing presses in. there is where I will attach a bracket to the frame.

onward to further search local salvage yards for the missing steering knuckles that I haven't acquired as of yet.

enjoy