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steering wheel too far from dash
ianclark1275 - 2/12/06 at 12:15 PM

Hi,

when fitting the standard sierra column, to the MK modified lower column, the steering wheel is where it is.

now if i want to shorten the column, can you push the triangular section back up into the outer column ?

it is only pressed in by looking at it.

StevieB - 2/12/06 at 12:37 PM

If you have the adjustable column, it should be able to move a little.

PS - where in York are you?

ianclark1275 - 2/12/06 at 12:43 PM

nether poppleton.


but the car is in my dads garage in washington ! Rescued attachment DSCF0015 r.jpg
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PaulBuz - 2/12/06 at 04:49 PM

Ian, your steering wheel is not fixed sticking that far out to the side is it?

RichardK - 2/12/06 at 05:24 PM

Haven't seen front lower wishbones like them before with the coilover mounting bracket underneath, where are they from?

Just been nosey

Regards

Rich

andrew.carwithen - 2/12/06 at 06:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ianclark1275
Hi,

when fitting the standard sierra column, to the MK modified lower column, the steering wheel is where it is.

now if i want to shorten the column, can you push the triangular section back up into the outer column ?

it is only pressed in by looking at it.


It is certainly easy to extend the column by knocking the inner section out. I applied a pair of molegrips to it and gave them a few smart downward taps with a hammer.
So, it should be worth trying to do the opposite. Though, if it takes more than gentle persuasion using the above method to push it up, then I'd say it is already fully 'bottomed out.'

lexi - 2/12/06 at 06:34 PM

Methinks they are built to accomadate a nice long pair of coilovers?
Alex








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DavidM - 2/12/06 at 07:37 PM

I think the triangular bit is one of the key parts that makes the column collapsible as it slides into the column body in the event of a frontal impact. If you push it in too far it may give you problems at SVA dependant on final configuration.

David

ianclark1275 - 5/12/06 at 04:01 PM

Paul, No steering wheel is not fixed, actually got rid of the escort one and used the sierra column.

Richard, The lower wishbones came with the struts as a job lot. (second hand)

Also i have tapped the triang tube into the coulmn about 1.5 inch and i stopped hitting it., dont know about how much travel is left but can knock it in max and then reset to desired.

also, there is something about >15 deg angle in steering system? (fixed systems) i think it passes this also.