Length of LX intermediate steering shaft
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Jay#2
, Nov 26 2014 05:50 AM
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 05:50 AM
Would anyone happen to know the length of the steering shaft between the rag joint on uni joint in the steering? Mine is missing so I need to make one up from bar stock. I think the steering column may have collapsed a bit so don't want to make one from my measurements between joints in case it's moved. Thanks!
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 02:05 PM
The slightest wear (or mistake in machining) translates to a considerable amount of slop by the time it gets to the driver. I'd be buying a real one.
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 02:29 PM
With the correct diameter shaft and the right tapered pins that won't be an issue, its not like the factory ones are high quality
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Posted 27 November 2014 - 07:50 AM
That's brilliant 76lxHatch! Thanks for the heads up on the potential slop issue, I'll machine one up so I can get the rolling shell steering at least. I'll see how it turns out.
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