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Thanks, 904. CD

Centech Wiring harness - $500 + shipping (I'll do my best to estimate if you provide a ZIP code) Picked it up about 20 years ago and never used it. Still in the box, though it was opened. All parts, etc., are there, and I'll throw in some instrument cluster LED lights that I don't need. Pickup...

Team I'm installing the brake pedal support. When installed, there are two holes to attach the support assembly to the cowl. see circles in image below My cowl was rusted, and the body guy replaced the sheet metal, but there are no holes/welded nuts to screw into. Suggestions on how to attach...

Thanks for the feedback, folks. The reinforcement is a version of Chuck's 48-20011 from around 2001 or so, back when they were still in CA. (y)

Copy, thanks. @DirtDonk, it's a street driver, 1.5" WH premium suspension lift :), no body lift. 4-turn factory steering. @jamesroney, the 1/4" plate and compression sleeves/inner frame reinforcement (1/4" thick steel tubes) are a BC Broncos reinforcement kit installed 25 years ago. Both the...

Thanks much, Dirt. I have an adjustable drag link, which can be adjusted to correct any offset. Given the setup I have, do you think I also need to add a plate on the inner, engine side of the frame? Thanks, CD

@DirtDonk, back-of-the-envelope section through the frame...thanks for the input, gang

Hi Team The original power steering box I grabbed 25 years ago had the bottom of the sector shaft cut off, but I was able to grab a rebuilt 4-turn from a '76 or '77 at a price that worked for me. So that is resolved. I'm looking at where the PS box attaches to the frame, though, and the...

Gang, this is great, thanks. @jamesroney, you are right; I did some swapping around of parts rather than a full rebuild. Thanks for the guide on how to test for lash (hopefully none) in the box. It turns out that the box is a six-turn (tag is SPA Z), and I can't say that bothers me. I remember...

I should add that I was told it was a '76 PS box. It still has the tag on it. Is there a way to confirm the year the box was built/from and the original PS box's turn ratio? I liked the quick turn aspect of the 4x4x2, so that should be a factor in my decision moving forward. Ty, CD

Team I've been through a few threads about this same subject, but I'm still hoping for a couple of opinions. Facts: 26 years ago, I converted to power steering by combining 2 donor PS boxes to make the 4x4x2 PS box. Loved it, worked great. About a year later (2001), I started a full rebuild...

Along the same lines as BajaBronco...if you aren't opposed to imported and from Amazon: SAE Connector/Quick Disconnect Plug Extension Cable Tape them together w/ loom tape, and it should work.

i haven't put one on in years, but here is a diagram....

Fantastic, thanks much!

Team I am installing the dash, and for the life of me, cannot find info on how to orient the lower dash brackets (image attached). Does the curve/offset flange face the firewall (in) or the driver (out)? Thanks much! cd