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Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:30 pm
by ojr1979
Just given me an idea! the original block that bolts to the steering box,cut it off so your left with the tab with the 2 holes in it then cut the uj off the vitara steering column dress it flat and get the tab welded to it it should end up looking like the one in the pic on that website! i hope lol
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:24 pm
by windsor
Mine has a rubber bush between the two and the pump side is offset so it doesnt catch will ad a pik tomox
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:35 pm
by ojr1979
Look forward to seeing it cheers windsor!
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:10 pm
by ScottieJ
With the range of movement the pitman arm has and with this style steering set up you don't really have to worry about tilting the box slightly so that they line up, it really won't make any difference, I've had mine like this for years with no issues and my SJ sees 70mph on a regular basis.
Some solid axle vehicles steering boxes are mounted at quite extreme angles from the factory.
Here's a few pics of mine, the shaft the pitman arm is mounted to is 90degrees to the chassis
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Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:45 pm
by ojr1979
Wish i had worked out my own wedge now to be honest but i thought it easier to make my own uj instead of faffing around with my wedge now!
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:58 pm
by kibris
is there a problem with pics? I cant seem to see em :(
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:02 pm
by turbo-tom
i can see the pictures fine. As they have been attached they always take a little time to load up.
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:48 pm
by ScottieJ
Just hope your MOT tester doesn't notice as technically they are not supposed to pass welded steering components.
From MOT manual with regards to steering components.
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inappropriate structural modification or repair by welding to a steering linkage component, or signs of excessive heat having been applied
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:53 pm
by turbo-tom
ScottieJ wrote:Just hope your MOT tester doesn't notice as technically they are not supposed to pass welded steering components.
From MOT manual with regards to steering components.
e.
inappropriate structural modification or repair by welding to a steering linkage component, or signs of excessive heat having been applied
Presume that includes welded Z bars aswell?
Re: vitara pas conversion steering shaft problem
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:00 pm
by ScottieJ
Correct, Technically I think you are allowed to make stuff from scratch but not modify existing parts.