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steering shaft question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by chasman, May 22, 2007.

  1. chasman

    chasman member

    I have the bell crank system on my 60 cj5 and stock steering shaft, I was wondering , Is there any way to shorten the steering shaft. I havent had this type of system apart before so I dont know what it looks like inside that little steeering box. BUt it sure would be nice to get that steering wheel a little further away from my chest. thanx cw
     
    chasman, May 22, 2007
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  2. grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

    I just had mine apart not too long ago. It probably wouldn't be no big deal for a machine shop. Cut and respline the shaft. I'd section the tube or take it off the bottom(not sure about that) to save the original bearing location. I wouldn't go too far or the bus wheel will hit the ws(knuckles before that).:) :v6:
     
    grannyscj, May 22, 2007
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  3. grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

    Also, working from the other end do a search for "wheelhouse notch" to move your seats back.:v6:
     
    grannyscj, May 22, 2007
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