Steering/hugger issue, need advice - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

samdjr74 · 09-11-2010, 05:41 PM

Hi All,

So while working on the accessory bracket today I really got a good look at my rack and pinion compared to my column output shaft. Even with the current hugger headers I have on the block now the steering shaft is going to hit them. I have a set of lake style headers that might work but the problem then is the steering shaft will run between the block and the header, is this really a problem? If so what options do I have to correct this?

Thanks,
Sam

blackdiesel · 09-11-2010, 05:52 PM

looks like a 2 piece shaft is in order. I had to on mine.

samdjr74 · 09-11-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

looks like a 2 piece shaft is in order. I had to on mine.

Got any pictures?

blackdiesel · 09-11-2010, 06:25 PM

46deluxe · 09-11-2010, 06:49 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=420017

This guy has the right idea on the steering.

samdjr74 · 09-11-2010, 06:53 PM

Thanks guys that helps a lot!!!!

pgf545 · 09-12-2010, 05:04 PM

I am running a big block with block huggers and had to do a 3 piece steering shaft. Post 342 on page 14 of my thread might help.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...206021&page=14

Bernie

09-11-2010, 05:41 PM	#1
samdjr74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 160	Steering/hugger issue, need advice Hi All, So while working on the accessory bracket today I really got a good look at my rack and pinion compared to my column output shaft. Even with the current hugger headers I have on the block now the steering shaft is going to hit them. I have a set of lake style headers that might work but the problem then is the steering shaft will run between the block and the header, is this really a problem? If so what options do I have to correct this? Thanks, Sam

09-11-2010, 05:52 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Steering/hugger issue, need advice looks like a 2 piece shaft is in order. I had to on mine. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

09-11-2010, 06:25 PM	#4
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Steering/hugger issue, need advice __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 09-11-2010 at 07:17 PM.

09-11-2010, 06:49 PM	#5
46deluxe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: decatur,alabama Posts: 26	Re: Steering/hugger issue, need advice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=420017 This guy has the right idea on the steering.

09-11-2010, 06:53 PM	#6
samdjr74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 160	Re: Steering/hugger issue, need advice Thanks guys that helps a lot!!!!

09-12-2010, 05:04 PM	#7
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Steering/hugger issue, need advice I am running a big block with block huggers and had to do a 3 piece steering shaft. Post 342 on page 14 of my thread might help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...206021&page=14 Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021



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