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[markking]

Hi guys,
So I’m looking to fit a steering column drop bracket but am not so keen on the flimsy ones the big suppliers sell.

My questions are,
Do these brackets actually make a considerable difference to the driving experience once the seat has been moved back?

Is there a big difference between the Steveson one, the swifttune one and the “heavy duty” one from Facebook/eBay?
They all look similar but the prices are astronomically different. Is this due to quality or brand naming?

Anyone used the eBay/Facebook one?

The swifttune one says it’s “adjustable” but I can’t see how as the rack mounts would need to be loosened every time an adjustment is made (or is this their definition of “adjustable” and not as in a new vehicle)

Links to all options and any advice appreciated


https://stevestonmot...mn-drop-bracket
$250cad

https://swiftune.com...bracket-59.html
£66gbp

https://www.facebook...6039642348/?d=n
£25gbp

As always.
Thanks.
Mark.

[nicklouse]

to be honest there is nothing wrong with the "flexy" one it is not actually that flexy and was all we had in the 90s. better to spend your money on one of them and then change to an expensive one if it is what you want.

 

the swift tune one has slots rather than a hole. yes you would have to redo the rack mounts unless you are jointing the fitting to the rack.

[markking]

Thanks nicklouse,
This raises a couple of other questions.

I appreciate your reasoning and thing the Stevenson option is off the cards, however the “heavy duty” eBay one is only £25 (plus postage to nz) therefor a negligible difference in price compared to the “Flexi one” as you describe it.

So, compared to fitting the generic one available from all suppliers, is there a difference/improvement in using the heavy duty ones design?

Is the swifttune one any different to the eBay one?

By the reasoning of “it’s all we had in the 90’s” we would have all left our little beasts in that decade, and stopped trying to improve them by making use of modern technology.

Thanks for reading
Mark.

[Mini Manannán]

DSN is another option, they have some good rep, I don't use a drop bracket myself though: http://www.dsnclassi...ustable-height/

[GraemeC]

Tom Kidd also does them, in fact he was one of the first.  His are nicely polished stainless, if you like shiny.

https://kiddspeed.bigcartel.com/

 

ive used at least 3 of these with no issues at all.

[imack]

I've got the Swiftune drop bracket and the column is noticeably more ridged than than the cheap chrome bracket.
I'd go for the Tom Kidd / kiddspeed one as I'm absolutely certain they're the same ones Swiftune sell with a price hike.

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[luismx123]

Hi guys,
So I’m looking to fit a steering column drop bracket but am not so keen on the flimsy ones the big suppliers sell.

My questions are,
Do these brackets actually make a considerable difference to the driving experience once the seat has been moved back?

Is there a big difference between the Steveson one, the swifttune one and the “heavy duty” one from Facebook/eBay?
They all look similar but the prices are astronomically different. Is this due to quality or brand naming?

Anyone used the eBay/Facebook one?

The swifttune one says it’s “adjustable” but I can’t see how as the rack mounts would need to be loosened every time an adjustment is made (or is this their definition of “adjustable” and not as in a new vehicle)

Links to all options and any advice appreciated


https://stevestonmot...mn-drop-bracket
$250cad

https://swiftune.com...bracket-59.html
£66gbp

https://www.facebook...6039642348/?d=n
£25gbp

As always.
Thanks.
Mark.

ive used the ones from JB and it works perfectly and is sturdy!

[sonscar]

Is there a market for a u/j Slidey column like a modern car,looks like it would be easy enough to make but type approval CE etc would probably kill it.Steve..

[nicklouse]

Is there a market for a u/j Slidey column like a modern car,looks like it would be easy enough to make but type approval CE etc would probably kill it.Steve..

Just remove the part that bolts onto the rack and fit a UJ . No sliding action but you get better wheel location.

[Algordo1100]

When I got my SPI last year it had a column lowering bracket fitted and seat extender brackets but I took them off. It is better for me standard.
The SPI seat already hits the rear companion bin when all the way back, unless the back rest is not reclined much. The seat extender brackets had simply allowed the seat to be forced into the companion bin harder, thus bending the seat bracket. The column being lowered was no good as I couldn't get back far enough for a comfortable position with my arms.

I have had a lowered column before and seat extender brackets but with seats that clear the rear companion bins, like classic buckets. Or when I've fitted metro seats from scratch and allowed them to miss the bins.
I've looked and SPI seats cannot be made to clear the companion bins easily as if they are moved inwards, the inner leg of the rear of the seast will contact the exhaust tunnel rather than the flat floor and would sit wonky.

[sonikk4]

Have a look at Jon Betts fabrication on Facebook, he does the drop brackets which are a nice bit of kit and not the flimsy type.

https://www.facebook.../JBFabrication/

 

I will be getting another from him.My son has one of his on his Mayfair.

[andyt]

I have the JB fabrication one it's really well made and works well, I have a low back bucket seat mounted lower than the original brackets and behind the cross member and it's just right.
Andy.

[weef]

Hi

Back in the "70s" it was the "Paddy Hopkirk" kit that everyone used. Their brackets were the thin chrome type and were robust enough and never seemed to give any worrying moments. Of course you not only had these brackets, the Moto Lita steering wheel was a must and  no roadster was complete without fitting their rally seat covers, then you needed the brackets to set the seat farther back, then the gear lever extension for the wand type lever and after that you could not reach the switches so you had to buy the switch lever extensions to reach them . Good old Paddy Hopkirk he had it stitched up, happy days.