A-body steering column collapsed. How to repin?
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My column is collapsed. I pulled it back to the original position ( indicated by a black mark probably put on at the factory ). I pulled the inner shaft out far enough and could see a recessed grove in the shaft. Should I put it back in the original position and say repin it with some small aluminum shear stock? I would think that would be strong enough to hold everything in place, yet shear in the event of an accident. Please advise.
Thanks, Gary
My car 74 Duster mild 360/904/3.91 13.44/101.54
Son's car 75 Dart Sport 318/904/4.10 looking for a 360 or 408
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic B-5 6 speed
2010 Jeep SRT8 for the little wife
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Re: A-body steering column collapsed. How to repin?
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original pins were plastic, so I don't think aluminium won't hold the position BUT, I think is better try to get PLASTIC pins back to better break in in case of emergency, like originally was.
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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Re: A-body steering column collapsed. How to repin?
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Any idea where I could get plastic pins?
My car 74 Duster mild 360/904/3.91 13.44/101.54
Son's car 75 Dart Sport 318/904/4.10 looking for a 360 or 408
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic B-5 6 speed
2010 Jeep SRT8 for the little wife
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Re: A-body steering column collapsed. How to repin?
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not really, hehe, sorry. I'm not in USA to know if they are available maybe you can use one of those plastic rivest used on some parts of modern cars ? and then melt down the ends to a propper fitment. just an idea. Unless somebody sells liquid plastic
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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Re: A-body steering column collapsed. How to repin?
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05/20/09 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Any idea where I could get plastic pins?
Try a well stocked hardware store with drawers. You should be able to find small nylon screws that will do for pins.
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Re: A-body steering column collapsed. How to repin?
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05/21/09 07:08 AM
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Sounds like my solution will work. I am going to assemble the column and install it in my Duster today.
Thanks Jules
My car 74 Duster mild 360/904/3.91 13.44/101.54
Son's car 75 Dart Sport 318/904/4.10 looking for a 360 or 408
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic B-5 6 speed
2010 Jeep SRT8 for the little wife
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