I'm still on Dr's orders....no weight on left knee unless necessary. I went out to the garage, sat on my roller stool, and took the front axle loose, jacked up the frame letting the axle swing down on the 'bones. I think I'll be able to mount the axle under the front crossmember, gaining some ground clearance as well as improving my sight-line for improved vision out the front.
Now I'm back to sitting and doing research for parts.......and writing the new novel.