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Shortening Steering Shaft

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by dragnfly2000, Feb 16, 2006.

  1. Feb 16, 2006
    dragnfly2000

    dragnfly2000 New Member

    North LasVegas
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    I have a 73 cj5, The steering wheel is too close to me (I'm a big guy) and I want to cut it. I removed the steering shaft from the tube. If I cut the shaft I will loose the splins and the shaft sounds hollow. I want to remove about 4 inches.
     
    dragnfly2000, Feb 16, 2006
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  2. Feb 16, 2006
    Jerry M

    Jerry M Jerry M

    Veneta Oregon
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    I shorten mine I think I cut 5" out it so much nicer I just cut it and took a piece out and weld it back together then shorten the tube.

    Jerry
     
    Jerry M, Feb 16, 2006
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  3. Feb 16, 2006
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    Parker, CO
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    Can this be done with an older column, like my '56? Or one from a V6 Ross setup?
     
    Rondog, Feb 16, 2006
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  4. Feb 16, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Port Orange, FL
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    Just be careful that you don't shorten it too much, and then have knee-clearance issues. I know flatfenders don't have nearly the interior space of newer Jeeps, but I ended up having to RAISE my steerign wheel a couple of inches and ADDING to the steering shaft to be able to brake safely. Measure twice, cut once! ;)
     
    w3srl, Feb 16, 2006
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