i need to make a custom steering column with uj's etc as i have change the position of the steering wheel. does any one know where i can get splined stubs to weld in a tube?
also what is the spline type on the steering rack as i need to get some uj's to fit this.
i have looked on car builders and they sell splined shaft but it seems like a waste as i will need to cut these down and they only have one splined end and i need more than one. also the ujs are to big for my application i need slim line ones.
Custom Steering Column
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shaddy
, Jul 27 2011 12:25 PM
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Posted 30 August 2011 - 06:10 PM
Bump! i need the same info 
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Posted 28 August 2014 - 02:28 PM
Bump purely out of interest!
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Posted 28 August 2014 - 02:30 PM
Why not make a sleeve instead of splines. Use a suitable pin or bolt going through the inner column and outer sleeve?
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Posted 29 August 2014 - 07:33 AM
I've heard early fiesta UJs are the correct spline. How true this is I don't know.
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Posted 29 August 2014 - 09:25 AM
I've seen some specs somewhere, probably on here. Afraid I can't remember, but I do recall it's common to many cars and the same as one of the aftermarket UJ's.
A scrapyard raid with a hacksaw is probably your best bet
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Posted 29 August 2014 - 11:09 AM
Isn't there a problem with welding steering components?
IIRC it's an MOT fail?
I could easily be wrong...
IIRC it's an MOT fail?
I could easily be wrong...
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Posted 29 August 2014 - 11:50 AM
http://www.apexfaste...e19f89665aa82bd
Slimline. Why not just consault an engineer and figure out if cross bolting is a viable option. No welding needed then.
Also these guys
http://www.unisteer.com
And more treasure from a cursory internet search.
http://www.theminifo...ck-spline-size/
Slimline. Why not just consault an engineer and figure out if cross bolting is a viable option. No welding needed then.
Also these guys
http://www.unisteer.com
And more treasure from a cursory internet search.
http://www.theminifo...ck-spline-size/
Edited by 69k1100, 29 August 2014 - 12:04 PM.
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