Steering help
Steering help
I installed a steering column i got from a scrap yard today. The shaft in the steerin column I got is about an inch shorter than the original one. I've pulled and pulled and cannot get any mor length. I know I've seen them or the jeep stearin column swap, but does anybody know where or how to fab up a bracket to lengthen it a little bit. Need one within a few days? Like a piece of metal on each side that bolts to the shaft and where the shaft goes??
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Steering help
I'm uncertain, from your description, what your needs are. The Jeep intermediate shaft, when collapsed, will extend some (as will the Astro van shaft).
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ing-shaft.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ing-shaft.html
JamesC
Re: Steering help
I'm uncertain, from your description, what your needs are. The Jeep intermediate shaft, when collapsed, will extend some (as will the Astro van shaft).
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ing-shaft.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ing-shaft.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...t-upgrade.html
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Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Steering help
Did you try bolting the intermediate shaft to the column, then lightly hammering it downward toward the gear box? I can't imagine that it's too short.
JamesC
JamesC
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