VlaDeMaN Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Hey everyone, I'm looking for a lower steering column (its basically the piece that goes from the couple at the firewall exit to the rack, and has a joint on it). Looking for one with NO slop. mine has too much play. i attached a diagram of what im looking for (see #4) let me know, thanks!! Edited February 16, 2012 by VlaDeMaN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 you might check this thread.http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/61465-woodward-steering-joint-group-buy/ Most of the lower shafts are worn out and the stock shaft is too springy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VlaDeMaN Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 that is definitely not a bad idea, i can totally make that. thanks for the heads up, i might just do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inline6 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 that is definitely not a bad idea, i can totally make that. thanks for the heads up, i might just do that. And this is another option: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/99247-replace-your-steering-u-joints/page__p__930653__fromsearch__1#entry930653 There are two joints. One in the lower shaft, and one in the upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Garrett, thanks for the info & link but I'm a bit unclear on the install. Welding involved? Your pic in the referenced thread shows each [new] end. Just wanted to be sure I know how you installed the new u-joints. Probably simple and I'm just not getting it-sorry for any confusion. And this is another option: http://forums.hybrid...__1#entry930653 There are two joints. One in the lower shaft, and one in the upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inline6 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Garrett, thanks for the info & link but I'm a bit unclear on the install. Welding involved? Your pic in the referenced thread shows each [new] end. Just wanted to be sure I know how you installed the new u-joints. Probably simple and I'm just not getting it-sorry for any confusion. The U joints I bought are direct replacements for the stock u-joints in the steering linkage. Just remove old and replace with new. No modifications. A great option for those that want to go that route instead of welding/modifications of the the other option mentioned in the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 The race car u-joints use a much larger dia. hollow tube-shaft. If you are setting up a race car they take a lot of the "springy" feel out of the steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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