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I finally got around to this over the New Year's. I had a free day, I was sick of having a truck I couldn't drive, and I did a ton of measurements, and realized I could move the box forward a few inches and get the necessary clearance. It didn't put the Pitman vertical at straight ahead driving...

Not quite yet. It's been pushed back in favor of other pursuits, and the 10" of snow we got on Friday meant this weekend was a no-go. I'm hoping to get this done in the next month or so. When I hit end-of-job, I'll report back with pictures!

Good thinking! Those steering boxes are deceptively heavy.

Thanks! I hop on every now and then to see the goings on. It's awesome to see this place so vibrant!

Your two posts are so incredibly helpful. Thank you for taking photos of your setup. First off, that gusseted plate to elevate your steering box is very much in line with what I would build for mine if I decide to elevate the box. Secondly, knowing that a 20" drag link is an acceptable length...

Thanks for the thoughts. I did find this similar post, which describes the same problem on an M813. I think I'll do a variation of your suggestion. I appreciate your post!

Gratuitous oblique shot

Another shot, of the current interference

For reference, with the drag link disconnected, here is the interface between tire and the steering arm rotated as far out of the way as it will go. This was done for diagnostic purposes only.

Hi all, Years ago (2009-2010), I blew apart my M35a2 and combined parts from it, a few 5 tons, and a civvy Ford medium duty to make a hybrid truck. I stuck a Ross Hydrapower box outside of the driver's side frame rail, and used it to drive a longitudinal drag link against the stock 5 ton axle...