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shortening a steering shaft

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:32 pm
by Sparky_vp
howdy, is this advised when building a buggy and hows it done ?

i also had to move my steering box to the right to line up the steering column but its thrown the steering completely out...is there a fix

thanx in advance

Re: shortening a steering shaft

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:52 am
by Ron&Gill
No, AFAIK, you don't shorten the steering shaft but you certainly don't move the steering box. The steering wheel does not sit 100% 90 degrees to the center line of the vehicle.

Re: shortening a steering shaft

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:56 am
by Sparky_vp
thanx mate, i kinda figured this method was crappy (ie. don't fall for everything you read on the internets)