Grigg, good explanation....makes perfect sense that if the cab mounts are collapsed or the floor is rusted out that there would be a lot of stress from the steering box/column up against the underside of the dash. Or the stiff suspension coupled with the ravages of time, rough roads, or sudden impact could take its toll too. Doyle, great pictures and detail....sounds like you're covering all the bases. With all that being said, I'm thinking it might be wise to be proactive and occasionally loosen up the bolts that secure the steering column to the underside of the dash and check for stress and/or then jack up on the cab to investigate the mounting points? I'd hate to have to make that body repair like you did, Doyle.....looks like it was a butt load of work....good job!
