With the front rack out, I cut a notch in one of the vertical supports to ensure that the steering rod will always clear it:
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_m91aiCJDbnU/SPv3pTJrVLI/AAAAAAAABUM/hxmMh6FfVG4/s320/01_SteeringCutout.jpg)
I built the mounting for the power steering pump:
![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_m91aiCJDbnU/SPv3pylc9AI/AAAAAAAABUU/CKuc7whA2e4/s320/02_PS_Pump.jpg)
I inserted a 3/8-16 rivet nut as the lower attach point for the power steering pump mount:
![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_m91aiCJDbnU/SPv3qYmteoI/AAAAAAAABUc/6bSDMlIOz2Y/s320/03_Rivnut.jpg)
And I welded the controller mount. I then painted the controller mount, the power steering pump mount, and the two DC-DC converter mounts:
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_m91aiCJDbnU/SPv3qtu-qtI/AAAAAAAABUk/uIBplJVpWu0/s320/04_PartsPainted.jpg)
Not shown, but I also took the opportunity to caulk around the under-seat battery boxes to prevent leaks.
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