Yep, my tierod is in front, and above the springs, not a factory setup for my truck, as it has a later model axle.
The pitman arm is facing forward, because with the steering box I used it has to for the truck to turn right when you turn the wheel right.
The arm moves left to right as you steer.
My setup is often called a "Y" type steering, because the draglink actually connects to the tierod near the right side, forming a "Y".
It works fine, but had I known about a different axle with the tie rod on the back below the springs, and a drag link parallel to the frame like original, I probably would have found a suitable steering box and used that axle. And I may still, as I just bought an axle, the one I should have to start with, and eventually I will use it. I have not decided if I will use the crossover steering, or switch gear boxes and use the front to back drag link?
Grigg
