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3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question #2246251 02/02/17 11:31 PM 02/02/17 11:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 903 Saskatchewan, Canada cudabin OP super stock
cudabin OP super stock Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 903 Saskatchewan, Canada	I am going to replace my stock steering column with a 3/4' chrome moly tube, and use the Strange 1200 SFI quick release with a 633 Grant 5bolt wheel. I am planning to use a needle bearing ujoint style coupler on the box like the borgeson, or AFCO https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/afc-30305/overview/ Are all the A body manual steering boxes 3/4" 36 spline? Is it OK to just use a 3/4" rod end to support the shaft under the dash?? Pictures of how you guys did it are welcome! Arnie 67 Cuda 8.48@ 158.7 mph 1.18 60' 2,600 DA(so far...) 70 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 4-speed. 13.2 @ 104 Stock exhaust/Street tires.

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: cudabin] #2246258 02/02/17 11:39 PM 02/02/17 11:39 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	There is a 3/4 oversize heim that I used on the chassis.. its a slip fit for 3/4 tube https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fla-fr1810 EDIT You can see where I put it on my chassis in this pic Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 02/02/17 11:51 PM.

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: MR_P_BODY] #2246280 02/03/17 12:03 AM 02/03/17 12:03 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,164 Western Md. skicker "The Champ"
skicker "The Champ" Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,164 Western Md.	Mike is right you definitely want to get the heim that is oversized for what you want to do... I've also seen a couple dumasses tack the u joints on before the heim was put over the shaft... Be sure to align(index)the U joints if you use more than one... ...FAFO...

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: cudabin] #2246393 02/03/17 07:28 AM 02/03/17 07:28 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,106 MI, usa dvw I Live Here
dvw I Live Here Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,106 MI, usa	Mine uses a gutted stock column tube with a roller bearing at the top only. It has no lower bearing in the column. after market U-joint at the gear box. Steers very well. Doug

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: cudabin] #2246396 02/03/17 07:48 AM 02/03/17 07:48 AM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,183 Mo. racerx master
racerx master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,183 Mo.	Doug ...that bushing at the bottom of the shaft housing, is that something you fab. up was it from some manufacturing item? My reason for asking is that I had to fab. up something similar on my housing. Sorry op. not meaning to steal your thread.

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: cudabin] #2246399 02/03/17 08:29 AM 02/03/17 08:29 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,106 MI, usa dvw I Live Here
dvw I Live Here Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,106 MI, usa	I made a washer and welded on. It doesn't actually support anything, just a coverage . It's intended use was in case of fire. A path blocker

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: MR_P_BODY] #2246439 02/03/17 10:54 AM 02/03/17 10:54 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az Crizila master
Crizila master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az	What's the max on angles? I have heard 30*, but ????? Fastest 300

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: Crizila] #2246448 02/03/17 11:09 AM 02/03/17 11:09 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 20,740 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 20,740 north of coder	several joint descriptions state 35* for a single joint, but there are double joints out there from several companies that allow more angle. unfortunately, i can't at this minute, state what the maximum angle is for the double joints are. the "oversize" 3/4" heim measures .757 ID. using a common 3/4" heim won't work on a bare 3/4" shaft [even if it measures a common .749 OD. size], and any paint makes it even worse. [can't think of anything being worse than not fitting in the first place]

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: moparx] #2246560 02/03/17 02:12 PM 02/03/17 02:12 PM
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6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,693 Motor City	We made a tubular column for my Challenger. I adapted the factory woodgrain steering wheel to the quick release. 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: 3/4" tube drag race steering column coupler question [Re: cudabin] #2246668 02/03/17 05:00 PM 02/03/17 05:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,125 MN J JERICOGTX I Live Here
JERICOGTX I Live Here J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,125 MN	I made my own column also. Mated a stock steering wheel to a Wilwood quick release. Also used a 3/4" heim to to support the shaft. 69 GTX 68 Road Runner

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