Steering shaft assemblies from junkyard parts
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This shows the complete setup. All that needs to be done is to weld or bolt the piece of pipe that holds the Heim Joint to the frame. The reason for the Heim Joint is that the steering column bearing used on the outside of the firewall to help support everything isn't a snug fit, and this is one place that overkill is a good idea. | This shows the complete setup. All that needs to be done is to weld or bolt the piece of pipe that holds the Heim Joint to the frame. The reason for the Heim Joint is that the steering column bearing used on the outside of the firewall to help support everything isn't a snug fit, and this is one place that overkill is a good idea. | ||
[[Image:complete_steering_joint_assembly.jpg|frame|none|The finished steering shaft assembly.]] | [[Image:complete_steering_joint_assembly.jpg|frame|none|The finished steering shaft assembly.]] | ||
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| + | ==Safety== | ||
| + | As you can see, the steering is complete with a Heim joint to secure everything, along with the set screws and lock nuts for added safety. Always be sure to check any used parts that you do use on your own projects for wear and defects, and add set screws and jam nuts with locktite for added safety. If there's any doubt in your mind as to whether or not a used part is still good enough to use, or if you don't have experience checking used parts for wear or defects -- then by all means, buy new parts. | ||
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