What's wrong with this picture Part 2, but much more serious this time.

While I agree the idea of mounting the steering box on the frame rail that was never designed for a steering box wasn't a great idea, I think it could be plated inside the frame & built back considerably stronger than it originally was and still be an invisible repair if properly executed..

I tend to think the frame was weakened when the steering box mount bracket was welded on, I'm betting it was burned in hot looking for good penetration & likely undercut the metal of the frame rail creating a weak area... The rodent just added his little touch after the fact...