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    Offline Cuda54

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    Steering sectors length?
    « on: August 18, 2010 - 10:30:39 PM »
    This is for my 1972 Cuda it is manual now but I want to put in power steering. Is there a difference in the length of the steering shaft from manual to power steering? I know the end of the power sector is smaller diameter but is the shaft length the same? I have the pump and sector ready to go in but some one told my son the the length was different. I just do not want to pull it apart and not get it to fit back together.
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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #1 on: August 19, 2010 - 01:05:10 AM »
    the power steering box is taller so yes the steerinjg column shaft is shorter with power steering
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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #2 on: August 19, 2010 - 03:40:24 PM »
    Yes they are different lengths.

    If you are looking to swap to power, I have an extra power colum, and an extra power shaft.  I woudl be willing to trade either one for a good manual shaft!   

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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #3 on: August 19, 2010 - 08:45:38 PM »
    To bad you are in Canada I live in Iowa USA how much shorter is it? I need to know before I rip it down to change. Any one know the length?
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    Offline CUDA JAS

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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #4 on: August 19, 2010 - 09:41:44 PM »
    Quote from: Cuda54 on August 19, 2010 - 08:45:38 PM
    To bad you are in Canada I live in Iowa USA how much shorter is it? I need to know before I rip it down to change. Any one know the length?

    I have no issues shiping the power shaft to the US.  I woudl rather see you use the right parts!

    I can even give you a US address (Niagara Falls NY) to ship the manual shaft!  :biggrin:

    Jason
    « Last Edit: August 20, 2010 - 09:54:15 AM by CUDA JAS »
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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #5 on: August 21, 2010 - 07:59:02 PM »
    How much shorter is it though than a manual shaft? Anyone know for sure how long it should be?
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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #6 on: August 22, 2010 - 08:38:30 PM »
    Someone has to know what the length should be.  :clueless:   Maybe I will have to cut mine to fit and drill it!   :pullinghair:   :banghead:
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    Offline Cuda54

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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #7 on: August 24, 2010 - 04:20:51 AM »
    With all of the MOPAR gurus out there no one knows?  Or are they the same?
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    Offline CUDA JAS

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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #8 on: August 24, 2010 - 08:38:56 AM »
    sorry man, I have been tied up the last few days.  I will measure the power shaft I have tonight.
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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #9 on: August 24, 2010 - 10:02:29 PM »
    I just measured the spare power shaft that I have, it measures 40.5 inches.

    I hate to see you cut up a part to make it fit when the right part is available...if you PM me you address I will ship you the shaft that I have. I would rather see it get used then just sit here taking up space.
     
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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #10 on: September 09, 2010 - 09:26:51 PM »
    hey any pics of the switch???
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    Re: Steering sectors length?
    « Reply #11 on: September 10, 2010 - 02:55:34 PM »
    When it get to where it gets put away for the winter is when I will switch it.  That way if I run into anything I will have all of the time I need to get it done. I am still driving it and will take it to a show and shine Oct.3.
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