Steering shaft issue

[usmctora]

I bought a 93 coupe not too long ago, and it seems that the steering shaft comes in contact with the aftermarket shorty headers that are on it. Everytime I make a turn I can feel it in the steering wheel. What aftermarket steering shaft can i buy to make the clearance?

Thanks guys,

Stephen

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

I bought a 93 coupe not too long ago, and it seems that the steering shaft comes in contact with the aftermarket shorty headers that are on it. Everytime I make a turn I can feel it in the steering wheel. What aftermarket steering shaft can i buy to make the clearance?

Thanks guys,

Stephen

You could just put a small ding in the header where it makes contact.

 

[usmctora]

I have seen that done before. Is there any possibility of punching through the steel?

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

I have seen that done before. Is there any possibility of punching through the steel?

Sure. But not if you're careful. Use a rounded or flat punch to do it.

It would be a lot easier if you disconnected the lower part of the steering shaft so you have some room to work.

 

[usmctora]

Thanks Larry, appreciate it. Props to you, one of my good friends, SWThomas, used to talk about the great lightning advice you gave.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Thanks Larry, appreciate it. Props to you, one of my good friends, SWThomas, used to talk about the great lightning advice you gave.

Good luck with it.:rockon:

 

[MFE]

You can also loosen the nuts under the steering column and shift it to the drivers side slightly.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

You can also loosen the nuts under the steering column and shift it to the drivers side slightly.

:rockon:

 

[rw93cobra]

I believe it's flaming river that makes a "low profile" steering shaft that has better clearance than the factory shaft. I had 1 3/4" bbk full length headers on my 93 lx before going the turbo route. With the factory shaft, it rubbed the headers but with the flaming river shaft, it cleared fine.

 

[bullitt5177]

Make sure you mark the steering shaft before you disconnect it if you do.

 

[Black04Lightning]

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