Wishbone suspension bolt on kit

[pure55vw]

I noticed the stock steering as well and it could be a problem(hopefully that's just a "mock-up"). How about an idler-arm type steering (like early super-beetle)? You could gut an old steering box, attach your own pitman arm, mount the box on the other side of the tube, like the stock box, and connect them with a link that equal length tie rods would attach to. You could also adjust the linkage to get your Ackerman right. You'd also keep the stock steering shaft. I considered this on mine (see suspension pictures gallery), but decided to stick with R&P. Rest of the setup looks great!