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Re: [GMCnet] lower steering shaft complete new replacement [message #265331 is a reply to message #265328] Sun, 02 November 2014 22:09 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
kerry pinkerton is currently offline  kerry pinkerton   United States
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USAussie wrote on Sun, 02 November 2014 21:32
...You have noted that it will allow to collapse in a crash, will it compensate for the changes in the body to frame distance as you
drive down the road?


Rob, it depends on what you choose. The collapsible stuff is not designed to move unless 'crushed' enough to shear the 1/8" plastic pin. The DD stuff will easily slide through each other and would easily move in/out to compensate for movement between the frame and the steering column/body.

When I was first starting on my roadster the plan was to use a MOPAR column and a Jag front end. I was talking to the Boregson folks at the Street Rod Nationals and was asking them about this spline or that spline and the rep said. "Don't sweat it, we have ujoints that fit EVERYTHING!"


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
 
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