My initial steering set-up only used 1 u-joint but that gave me little flexibility in overall angle and finish mounting brackets, by going to a 3" shorter column with a 2nd u-joint i got a better placement and can use the column in all 5 positions of the tilt mechanism. I welded a bracket and support rod for the steering bracket to bolt to and milled the floor bracket for clearance to the brake pedal lever. I am very happy I chose to mount the steering column behind the dash panel so i can access all the wiring, switches and gauges without dropping the column.