U joint on stock steering shaft
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U joint on stock steering shaft
I've been researching this for a while and cant seem to come up with a straight answer. Im using my stock steering column and steering shaft but a mustang 2 suspension. I need to attach a u joint to the steering shaft. What is the best way to do this. I was planning on carefully grinding two flats to make it into a double d at the end, but the fact that the shaft is hollow has me worried that it might make it too thin. I dont feel comfortable using just a single small bolt and i've read that welding the u joint is not a good idea. What have others done that have used the stock steering shaft?
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Turned down end of the adapter pushed up into the original column 1" and a steel pin put thorugh both pieces and welded on both ends.
I may be doing this as well since I am not totally happy with the column I mocked up in truck #2, original looking could be cool.
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I just received one of these. 3/4: straight on one end and 3/4". I will drill and pin the straight end to the column.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/brg-114964/overview/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/brg-114964/overview/
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Steering Shaft, 3/4 Inch O.D. Double D, 4-16 Inch Lengths, Steel - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
I would purchase one of these in the size I need. Turn one end down to the ID size of the existing steering column and slide about 3" into the column shaft and than tig weld. If I did not feel comfortable with welding this I would take it to a certified welder.
My next choice would be the way flattie39 did it
I would purchase one of these in the size I need. Turn one end down to the ID size of the existing steering column and slide about 3" into the column shaft and than tig weld. If I did not feel comfortable with welding this I would take it to a certified welder.
My next choice would be the way flattie39 did it
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Here's someone facing a similar issue, with a solution:
Modifying a ford F1 48-52 Steering Box to accept a late model steering column - The Ford Barn
Modifying a ford F1 48-52 Steering Box to accept a late model steering column - The Ford Barn
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I don't care for my column either...Bronco II plastic crap...I will probably just buy a simple straight column, but I would love to keep it tilt, yet have the original style external mount turn signal switch.. $300+ for tilt isn't in my budget, and I still want that original look in the cab.
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I honestly haven't given it much thought yet. I know mid fifty sells a kit that lets you use the stock horn button with the modified steering shaft, but im not sure if i wanna spend that much money just to keep the functional horn button. Ill have to do some more research and see what other people have done.
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I would think about getting a chunk of double D shaft, making a bullet to fit inside of the stock shaft, drill a hole in the double D piece, insert the bullet then drill and pin both sides and then weld it all together. On mine I had another person make a new solid steering shaft for me with a double D end.
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