It has been awhile  since your post so I don't know if you are looking for help.
The steering link between the steering boxes is crooked so that it fits between the motor and frame, and it is close but shouldn't hit the side panel. check to see if the steering box is tight. They were easily broke loose if a person hit a rut or bad bump, which would break the brace or the mounting ears off the case. Also check to see if the pitman arm is tight on the shaft and that the link is tight where it pivits on the ball. Thats all I can think of to check.
good luck!