I have used shortened arms, and it works well. Problem is that even when
welded and heat treated they are not always guaranteed not to break,
especially in rallying. I prefer the strength of an unmodified steering arm
and the adjustibility of the steering quick box. As it is a race only
fitting, factory looks are not an issue.
Regards
B.J. Hallett
http://www.powerup.com.au/~bhallett
Check out http://www.Datrats.com.au for all Datsun motorsport equipment.
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Sent: Tuesday, 17 April 2001 11:36 PM
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Subject: Re: ?UNORTHODOX BOX?
Why not just short'n the steering arms on the bottom of the strut?.
Keep it simple keep it factory looking.
Malcolm
Brad Hallett wrote:
> The beauty of converting to the later version with uni joint is the ease
of
> modification to fit a quick steer gearbox. Simply cut the column, fit the
> box (mounted to the firewall) and fit the uni and shaft. Quick steer boxes
> are about $350AU$ ex USA, but bear in mind they are a race only
conversion.
> Only a loony would drive a streeter with a 1 - 1.5 turn lock to lock
> steering setup, plus you need arms like Popeye to steer at slow speed.
>
> Regards
> Brad
>
> B.J. Hallett
> http://www.powerup.com.au/~bhallett
>
> Check out http://www.Datrats.com.au for all Datsun motorsport equipment.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Saturday, 14 April 2001 8:30 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: ?UNORTHODOX BOX?
>
> All 510's aparts from one i have seen has a soild colum.
>
> Even the 1972 510SSS has a soild one.
> No UNI joint to F*&k up or wear out has to be better anyway.
>
> Malcolm
>
> damien cm wrote:
>
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > All,
> >
> > I have noticed that my steering box in my 68' 1600 is differennt to
> others.
> > It lacks the uni-joint in the steering collum just before the steering
> box,
> > instead it is just a sealed unit bolting to the steering box directly-no
> > joints, you can't even see the rod that goes from the steering wheel to
> the
> > steering box.
> >
> > Does anyone know the answer to this puzzle?
> >
> > Appreciated,
> >
> > Damien
> >
> > Oh,and I'm replacing my steering box, what one should I replace it
with??.
> >
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