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4130 sreering shaft question

Posted By: JandJ_Racing

4130 sreering shaft question - 03/21/10 02:38 PM

How thick should a 3/4" 4130 (is that the one to use) tube be for use as a steering shaft??? .095 about right?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: 4130 sreering shaft question - 03/21/10 04:07 PM

Quote:

How thick should a 3/4" 4130 (is that the one to use) tube be for use as a steering shaft??? .095 about right?




I use 3/4 x .065
Posted By: JandJ_Racing

Re: 4130 sreering shaft question - 03/21/10 04:43 PM

Quote:

Quote:

How thick should a 3/4" 4130 (is that the one to use) tube be for use as a steering shaft??? .095 about right?




I use 3/4 x .065





Any particular reason? Thank you
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: 4130 sreering shaft question - 03/21/10 04:52 PM

Any particular reason? Thank you




2 factors.... first is where I brace the column and
I felt it was plenty strong enough.... I triangulate
the column with 2 tubes about 3" from where the quick
connect is
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