Replacing the steering shaft coupler

[flores_57]

I've got an old 392 Hemi in my '73 Cuda with VERY little clearance on both sides of the engine bay. I could not use after market headers, so I had to utilized the original cast iron exhaust manifolds.The steering coupler rubs against the manifold. I've heard that I could use steering U-joints. If this is true which could I use to as a direct replacement for the the coupler. Thanks guys in advance!!!   

[brads70]

  I'd like to know that too!
Love your " my lug nuts require more torque than your ricer produces" LOL

[Chryco Psycho]

Flaming river & other hot rod suppliers have a short shaft with 2 U joints to allow the shaft to sit out if the way ,Lokar has them as well I believe . You will have to modify the column / shorten it to get this to work as well . You need to have custom headers built for the 392 in an E body as it was never designed to fit it

[farmertan]

ive never done it but if you know anyone that races circle track and or builds race cars they could do it easily,we could take it to 3 or 4 guys shops in this area and get it done quickly,look around your area or call a local race track im sure they would be glad to help.make sure theyve done it before with 2 or more ujoints and or a heim involved you dont want it to bind.

[brads70]

What about this?
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/flristcoad.html

[flores_57]

Thanks guys for your help,I think I know what to do now...as always I knew that I could get the help that I needed here!!!