Low Pitman Arm

[RodB]

Does anyone have an example of mounting the steering box below the frame with the Pitman arm pointing up? My newly purchased T Bucket's Pitman arm is very close to the ground. The steering column is angled so the entry is below the fire wall. I want to keep this set up as I have a wooden Model T steering wheel and it looks good.

Which steering box do I need?

 

[RPM]

Here is how we mount most of ours. A vega box mounted under the frame. Then the pitman arm points up.

 

[RodB]

Is the Pitman arm your design? Can it be any offset and length?

 

[bobs66440]

Here's mine. Also a Vega box.

 

[RodB]

Here is my upgraded Vega steering box with a upward pointing Pitman arm.

 

[Chief]

Looks good

 

[choppedtop]

Speaking of Pitman arms, I saw a scary one at the show Saturday. It was pointed down, which gave the steering rod a really downward angle. Bad part was it only cleared the pavement by about 2 1/2 inches. Now, would that be a standard Vega box or reversed to make it work. He wants to put the Pitman on top, so he will need the opposite box. Which one, standard or reversed?
Lee

 

[bobs66440]

The standard Vega box works with the pitman arm pointing up. As far as I know, no-one ever reverses the Vega box, only the Corvair, although it seems his must be reversed. That's seriously dangerous. If he hits a bump or something with that, disaster will follow no doubt.

Mine is just a standard box with the arm up.

 

[RodB]

I bought the Vega box on EBay with these search words "VEGA Steering Gear Box CHROME". It is not reversed. I got the Pitman arm from Speedway Motors and had it chromed. I no longer have any Bump Steer. The car handles and steers great!