73-87 crossmember swap with manual steering

[62stepside longbox]

Originally Posted by notsolo

62 Steering box will work fine, I used and 83 cross member 25 yrs ago no problems. If you go with power steering you will most likely have to alter or change steering column.

Ok that's good to hear, if i do use power steering I think I'll need to cut the steering shaft and put in a hollow piece of tubing ( so the steering wheel doesn't shoot right up at me if I get in an accident).