I am not a fan of the electric columns either, would rather have a rack and pinion but maybe its just because we are a different generation lol. When the time comes I will probably buy another pitman arm and cut/modify it to get it a bit lower. Most of them are mild steel and can be cleaned/welded it seems, just need to be smart about where to weld it and not just rely on a butt weld - that would be asking for certain death.

I am still keeping my eye open for an electric powersteering pump from a volvo