Ok so let me start by saying that I'm not posting this in the modified tech section because I need local help, and this isn't your normal modify question.
I'm working on a '41 Kaiser Willy's MB army jeep. It has been "modified" by a not so great restoration shop. They shoved in a Vortec V6, and then just started doing a horrible job of welding everything back in around the engine.
I have most of the clearance issues sorted out, now I need to redo the steering setup. The took the stock steering cut, twisted and welded it back in and its not safe. What I want to do is put in a new non power steering gearbox, and a basic y-link steering setup like the xj's and so many other models. I have been trolling all the different sites that I know of and the biggest problem I have is that all the steering setups are fixed length for certain models. I measured my xj steering and knuckle to knuckle is 49 inches, this willy's is only about 40 inches.
So this question of the day is who can I call that can help supply me with a manual steering box, and make me a custom length steering set?
Oh and the steering box needs to be mounted in front of the axle just like an xj, just not power assisted.
Also I have seen a couple of diy kits but they were using like 1.5 inch tube and that is just way too big for this project. I don't need anything bigger than maybe 1.25 at the most.
Thanks in advance for any input,
Asa
I'm working on a '41 Kaiser Willy's MB army jeep. It has been "modified" by a not so great restoration shop. They shoved in a Vortec V6, and then just started doing a horrible job of welding everything back in around the engine.
I have most of the clearance issues sorted out, now I need to redo the steering setup. The took the stock steering cut, twisted and welded it back in and its not safe. What I want to do is put in a new non power steering gearbox, and a basic y-link steering setup like the xj's and so many other models. I have been trolling all the different sites that I know of and the biggest problem I have is that all the steering setups are fixed length for certain models. I measured my xj steering and knuckle to knuckle is 49 inches, this willy's is only about 40 inches.
So this question of the day is who can I call that can help supply me with a manual steering box, and make me a custom length steering set?
Oh and the steering box needs to be mounted in front of the axle just like an xj, just not power assisted.
Also I have seen a couple of diy kits but they were using like 1.5 inch tube and that is just way too big for this project. I don't need anything bigger than maybe 1.25 at the most.
Thanks in advance for any input,
Asa