Steering shaft lengths..

[tel595]

Just bought new top and bottom steering u/j's. The lower one is slightly shorter and therefore the steering shaft will be too short. Are there different length shafts out there? My original is approx 325mm and it looks like I'd need one around 360mm.. Any advice would be most welcome.

[tel595]

phillpot said:

Get the right UJ

I thought I had! I got them from ML Performance and didn't think there'd be a difference. Ah well, learning curve is being had... :-)

[tel595]

Probably too long Mike, I think it's going to be one from ML Performance parts, they've got one 360mm but loads more money. Might be cheaper for me to find the right u/j !! Thx for the update though..

[tel595]

Hi Neal. I've been away in Newcastle most of the week so not been working on the car.. Home tomorrow and may try and pop round to check if that's ok...

[tel595]

phillpot said:

tel595 said:

Probably too long Mike, .

"Overall length 400mm (measured with Group 4 coupling - not supplied)"


Not too sure what they mean there????

Anyway, been out tinkering this evening and measured mine, tricky to get it accurate but I'd say 370-375mm !


Think I have a "spare" somewhere but couldn't find it (in the dark) this evening, if you're in no rush I'll have a look tomorrow while it's still light or Saturday.

Just how much was the one from ML?

Hi Mike, did you have a chance to look if you had a spare shaft? Ooer missus.... ;-)

[tel595]

Thanks for trying Mike, I'll order a new one tomorrow..

[tel595]

Ah, another dilemma. Mine is 325mm, I need 360mm.. Not sure if I can lose the 20mm??
I'll check tomorrow. Many thanks though, really appreciate you looking, etc.

[tel595]

Thanks for all your help chaps..
I've finally sourced a 360mm steering shaft and the overall length is now exactly the same as original. Hopefully I can get the body in the right place on the chassis now...

[tel595]

Of course, 325mm end to end. A drink wheni I see ya and I'll be happy...

[tel595]

Oops.. I had to order a new 360mm steering shaft from Racetechdirect, costly way of doing it I think but all my steering parts are now rust free.. :-))