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Old 09-11-2010, 05:41 PM   #1
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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?

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Old 09-11-2010, 05:52 PM   #2
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Re: Steering/hugger issue, need advice

looks like a 2 piece shaft is in order. I had to on mine.
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Old 09-11-2010, 05:54 PM   #3
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looks like a 2 piece shaft is in order. I had to on mine.
Got any pictures?
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Old 09-11-2010, 06:25 PM   #4
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Old 09-11-2010, 06:49 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 09-11-2010, 06:53 PM   #6
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Thanks guys that helps a lot!!!!
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Old 09-12-2010, 05:04 PM   #7
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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

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