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I z'ed my frame to bag my luv and I need to find a way to change the steering rod going into the steering box. I dont want to cut the firewall to move it up any suggestions?

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Have you ever seen one of these? It relocates the steering.
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http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Steer-Clear-Box,6254.html

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2006 Best Engineered New Product at SEMA

Finally, a solution to the age old steering column/pedals problem.

This nifty box provides unlimited options for steering shaft clearance so a high performance engine and headers will fit. Allows you to safely reposition the steering column higher, giving you more room for your feet and pedals. Chain drive.

Available in 8", 10", 12", 14" or 16" offsets. Available in brushed or polished finish.

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They truck cost less than that when I bought it!!!

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huh

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1978 pro street step/side 455Buick, 4sp,4.11s, 31/18.5s

It's really expensive.

Price: $599.99 - $699.99

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If you look at the discription, it's chain driven. You may be able to copy it using motorcycle chain and front motorcycle sprockets going one to one and building a cover for it.

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Does anyone know the size of the steering column rod so I can get a u joint for it?

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do you mean diameter of the actual steering rod?

if im not mistaken, its just under 1 inch

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oh yeah,

i dont mean to hijack this thread, but i do have a question as to why the steering wheel would be difficult to turn?

i took a look at the gearbox fluid, and it's still full

it feels something like trying to turn when you have a flat tire.

any ideas?

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Make 100% sure you have good tire pressure. I run 35 psi in mine and it turns pretty smoothly for not being power steering.

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1976 2x4 LUV: 4-speed, 32/36 Weber, desmogged, 3.42 gears

My '76 LUV and Impulse 5-speed for sale:
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i made sure that both tires were at the right pressure. they are both brand new and have less than 3 tanks of gas on them.

i took a look at the gearbox, and noticed that the pitman arm has some gearbox oil on it. its not dripping, but the truck does leave a small small spot on the ground if i leave it parked for more than a day.

i will need to rebuild the box for sure to make sure that there are no badly worn problems.


BUT,

i need to find a nut for the arm. we had a temporary fix performed when i was in california. so i need to find the nut and get it fixed right.

anyone have a spare? i tried to find one locally, but i'm having no luck so far

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I believe the steer shaft is 3/4" but measure to be sure cause it has been along time since i changed mine.

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1978 pro street step/side 455Buick, 4sp,4.11s, 31/18.5s

so uh. went scrapping today. and now the steering is stiffer than ever.

hard to turn the wheels in either direction. i'm going to grease the linkage and see if that helps, but i did find that the lower seal is still leaking.

any other ideas?

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