[Fot] Solid U-Joint

[rkramer3 at austin.rr.com]

The steering column is supported under the dash. I used a solid clamp mount with rubber inserts to replace the flimsy stock clamp that used felt. The shaft is self supported under the hood by the strength of the metal u-joints with no issues. I used modified GoodParts steering rack mounts. It is all very solid but a heim joint support would give additional strength.

Bob Kramer
rkramer3 at austin.rr.com

---- Bill Tobin <william.tobin31 at verizon.net> wrote: 
> Bob, did you install a Heim joint or similar to support the shaft?
> I'm thinking about getting rid of the rag joint myself.
> Thanks, Bill
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Kramer" <rkramer3 at austin.rr.com>
> To: "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com>
> Cc: "Friends of Triumph" <fot at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 7:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Solid U-Joint
> 
> 
> >I use a spare lower TR6 joint for the top one.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Jul 22, 2014, at 6:51 PM, "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >>> If you want
> >>> to add another set screw, it should be at 90 degrees
> >>> to the first set screw.B  At least, that's what I was taught.
> >>> Anyone else agree or disagree?
> >>
> >> I agree, for what little that is worth.  But I might be tempted to find a
> > way to pin it in place rather than relying on a set screw
> >> and Loctite.  It's no damn fun to lose your steering even at low speeds, 
> >> I
> > can't quite imagine having it happen on a track!
> >>
> >> Randall
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