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 bajachris88
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| posted on January 15th, 2014 at 07:21 PM |
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Steering shaft stripped splines - Just weld it up?
Hi lads,
Just replaced a busted steering box. Last piece of the puzzle is sorting the steering shaft to the steel steering coupler (just before the rubber
coupler). The steel coupler slides into the steering shaft.
The steering shaft, even when clamped tight onto the steel coupler, turns about the splined steel coupler when you reach end to end and try to push a
little further. It appears that i'm using the stock diameter bolt, and despite this the flat spot on the metal splined coupler doesn't stop the
steering shaft from spinning about the splined coupler.
Is the steering shaft meant to be splined as well?
Should I just weld the steering shaft to the steel steering coupler for a permanent fixture? (its a baja).
thanks,
Just thought i should ask the wise prior to gun-hoeing with the arc welder.
All help appreciated 
Chris.
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 
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Aussie Dubbin
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| posted on January 16th, 2014 at 02:18 PM |
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I think I thought the same thing a few years ago. Check the diameter of the securing bolt. Mine had been replaced with the wrong size. Replaced with a
solid shaft in the middle and threads either side. Problem solvered.
It appears splined but I don't think they are. Looked at 4 other steering shafts to check. All in the same condition
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bajachris88
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| posted on January 17th, 2014 at 06:32 AM |
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Thanks mate
Maybe i could cut tube to slide on the middle of the bolt to lock in that flat spot
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears.
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta! |
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| posted on January 17th, 2014 at 06:37 AM |
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And make sure it's free of any oil or grease.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on January 17th, 2014 at 03:17 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by bajachris88
...prior to gun-hoeing with the arc welder.
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"gung ho"; from the Chinese characters which mean working together, brought into English via US forces, but nothing to do with either guns or
hoes.
hth
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| posted on January 17th, 2014 at 04:32 PM |
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I rekn welding the 2 bits together will make them work together as a team admirably.
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OZ Towdster
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| posted on January 17th, 2014 at 06:55 PM |
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Chris ,just keep in mind that it is illegal to weld any steering components
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
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| posted on January 17th, 2014 at 07:56 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by OZ Towdster
Chris ,just keep in mind that it is illegal to weld any steering components
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X2
Plus make sure you pack it out with washers this time!
Or rack and pinion, all the cool kids are doing it 
Smiley
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bajachris88
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The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 672.
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| posted on January 17th, 2014 at 09:53 PM |
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Ah! Phew! Thanks for the welding heads up
I sleeved the tie rods and spot welded tube over em' to toughen em' up. Is that still okay? (the spot welding on the tie rods)
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
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New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta! |
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