V8Assassin
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Conversion Complete!!! Went well, followed directions and all came out perfect!! Will post pics Monday.
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SignUp Now!How does a wheelie break the gearbox? I'm very interested since I'm running an aluminum Vega box from Flaming Rivers. Would some reinforcing prevent the problem?
How does a wheelie break the gearbox? I'm very interested since I'm running an aluminum Vega box from Flaming Rivers. Would some reinforcing prevent the problem?
The replacement u-jointed shaft does have a slip joint.My guess is when you put in a custom u-jointed column, you lose the factory slip joint. So there's no "give" when you come down after a wheelie.
id like to see how you did it. specifically the steering shaft joints and mounting points. Ive got a feeling mine was just installed wrong. I dont think the ujoints are in the correct spots. plus there are 3 joints and no isolator...so i think thst what causes the bindConversion Complete!!! Went well, followed directions and all came out perfect!! Will post pics Monday.
id like to see how you did it. specifically the steering shaft joints and mounting points. Ive got a feeling mine was just installed wrong. I dont think the ujoints are in the correct spots. plus there are 3 joints and no isolator...so i think thst what causes the bind
The problem is that my engine is not your engine...Ive got an LSX motor with a turbo pipe in the way. My shaft comes out of the firewall, does about a 40 degree bend down, goes into a pipe welded into the frame, then comes out on the bottom and hardnoses to the centerline of the car then turns once again to the steering box.Matt, If you're using all three joints, I believe you have to use the brace supplied in the kit. It has what appears to be a teflon inner bearing that the shaft rides in. From what I've heard with our engine location you should be able to do it with two joints.