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power steering install
Posted: Thu 10 Mar, 2016 11:51 pm
by jonfromhamilton
Anyone know if a collapsable steering shaft really neccesary for the BenT install kit?
Or can you substitute with a grinder and welder??
Re: power steering install
Posted: Fri 11 Mar, 2016 7:14 am
by christover1
I chose to use a collapsible shaft as my welding is not anywhere near good enough to weld major steering components.
I would guess welding is not permitted legally/engineering wise. (just a guess, don't know)
Re: power steering install
Posted: Fri 11 Mar, 2016 6:18 pm
by luigi
Hi Fellas.
Hi Kiwi.
I fitted power steering to my sierra recently. I shortened my steering shaft and welded it back together with a piece of tube over the top of the join. The tube holds it true while you weld it. As well as giving a strong join. I also used the Ben T kit.
Regards Wayne.
Re: power steering install
Posted: Fri 11 Mar, 2016 11:04 pm
by gwagensteve
I would use a collapsible shaft.
No, cutting and welding steering components isn't legal, and most engineers will not entertain the idea at all.
Steve.
Re: power steering install
Posted: Fri 06 Oct, 2017 3:31 pm
by 6eoffrey
Did you stick with the collapsible steering shaft?
Re: power steering install
Posted: Sat 07 Oct, 2017 6:43 pm
by jonfromhamilton
I will hunt one down once i have the time do do the conversion. Nothing is happening in a hurry at the moment
Re: power steering install
Posted: Mon 09 Oct, 2017 11:22 am
by Quinny
+1 for a collapsible steering shaft
Re: power steering install
Posted: Mon 09 Oct, 2017 4:59 pm
by 6eoffrey
I see... good luck then.