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Skinz
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:09 am    Post subject: Steering Column ?? Reply with quote

What is the best and safest way to connect an aftermarket steering shaft (7/8" Dia.) to a stock steering box?.

Should I use the stock coupler?

Should I use a u-joint?

Any ideas or suggestions would be helpful

Thanks
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:35 pm    Post subject: steering column Reply with quote

Just finished a rail ,I used a universal joint from BORGESON .THIS U- JOINT fits the vw.rag join on the steering box .The joint I used was polished stainless steel I built my steering shaft with 7/8 diameter tubing also made it telescopic BORGESON PHONE # 1-800- 482-8282 TECH.DEPT can be of further help ask for BILL OR GILL hope this helps www.borgeson.com.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you are using a stock box in stock location, you dont need a u-joint. You can just get a straight/stock type coupler.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:24 pm    Post subject: steering column Reply with quote

by using a u-joint and a billet cap on the steering box ,you can now adjust the bump steer .by simply rotating the steering box on the front beam ,just a slight movement of the steering box really makes a big change in the bump steer .resulting in a much better driving vehicle
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:24 pm    Post subject: steering column Reply with quote

by using a u-joint and a billet cap on the steering box ,you can now adjust the bump steer .by simply rotating the steering box on the front beam ,just a slight movement of the steering box really makes a big change in the bump steer .resulting in a much better driving vehicle
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