| I opted to go with the original look and keep steering column and wheel.
I cut the old steering box off with a sawzall. I removed the inner shift tube
out the bottom and did a second cut on both the column and steering shaft
where I wanted them. I used the Heidts steering linkage kit. It came with
two U joints and the shaft. One of the U joints is splinned at the bottom
to go right on the steering rack shaft. Unlike many kits where an adapter
must be purchased also. The Heidts kit used less parts and was cheaper too
at $139. Only disadvantage is if the steering shaft needs removed, a roll
pin has to be punched out. I measured the ID of the steering column and OD
of the shaft and determined I needed a 1 7/8' X 3/4" bearing. Went
to the local bearing store and picked one up for $10.00. |
