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1. Yes they will, but it takes 8-10 weeks. Not a show stopper since I don't drive it in the winter (yes I know it is 4 wheel drive)

2. As per your suggestion I researched the power steering option. I didn't look at that at first because NAPCO trucks apparently could not use
power steering, however it seems that the newer conversions will work. The more I researched this option the more I liked it. Reviews
have been great in terms of upgrading the steering and tracking. The CPP conversion (CP5559PSK-OC) looks really good, and feedback
appears excellent on the sites I visited. Also, the dimensions of the steering box look like a better fit to "tuck in" next to the 348 header
without modification.
This ends up to be about $750 - $800 considering you still need to buy the pump and canister. But the improved functionality appears dramatic from
the feedback. I will sleep on it but I'm pretty sure I will go this route, same price as the "Carsteering" steering box, better performance,
and parts are available now. It is possible to marry the old column to the new box, but I may get an Idit column that bolts right in, about
another $600. I'm not sure about that, but it would make a cleaner install.

Thanks again for the power steering idea, that is a winner, technically I really like it.
don