Weather been a bit on off today but managed to get a bit done amongst the interuptions.

Originally was using a Vega box but just not enough clearance on engine as its a bit lower in the frame than most, Alternative was to use a Land Rover box, these are very underated and easy to mount and work real nice.

The box is fitted with a built in column which was no use to me so i cut it off just above the top bearing, doing this means a oil seal has to be fitted on top of the top bearing, a 1.75" OD 3/4" ID seal presses straight in.

The iiner column was then cut down, the majority of it is tube but the bottom couple of inches is bar so 2 flats were ground on it and then it was fitted with a double D UJ.

I will bore a 2" hole in the side rail when the engine is next out as the hole has to have a sleeve welded in to the hole, also the mounting bolts need sleeves welding in also.








While having a tidy up i came across a pair of shocks i had bought at some time, they are new and had the right dimensions so i thought i would get them fitted today.








The shocks had a 2 bolt lower fixing so that was removed and i spun a couple of adaptrs up on the lathe for the shock to mount on and also space them off the front axle slightly.








The top mount was made from 1/8" flat plate, a few holes were added so they are slightly less boring.








All welded and bolted in place.