Shortening steering column

[jclark138]

Not sure where this belongs, but I’m wondering if anyone has bothered shortening the steering column on a G2 - or any cart for that matter. It might be mine just looks too “tall”
Thanks

[rib33024]

Here's one




http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-e...ng-column.html

[Mooncarter]

Good link Rib. JC, if you do this please post us some photos.

[rib33024]

There's some more threads about this here . One guy used a 2x2" piece of angle iron to get the steering shaft straight to weld, worked nice

[rib33024]

Originally Posted by spriddle

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[jclark138]

Thanks !
Plenty of good information, as always. So it’s like shortening any other shaft: sleeve or pin then weld properly. If ever I get to it , I will post pictures!

[rib33024]

You Tube

You Tube

[jclark138]

Thanks Spriddle -
Appropriate reminder. I have 20+ years as an aerospace machinist, so I assume things for me, that shouldn’t be assumed for all.
Glad you’re watching.

[jclark138]

Thanks for the link Rib,
I remember my dad’s last project, a ‘67 Cougar that had a swing-away steering wheel ( in addition to tilt function) that would flip the wheel out of the way for us larger folks -
This set-up looks similar; and more ambitious than what I have time for these days.

[jetboatjosh]

I'm going to look into this (fat guy here). I also like what sassycat did by lowering the gear box, since my cart is lifted this might be the way to go and might also fix the steering geometry.