Steering column

[70net440]

Are any of you running an aftermarket race specific steering column? Maybe with a quick disconnect wheel? What brand and how is the install?

 

[SpareParts]

Check into some of the stuff Sweet Mfg. makes. Nice stuff, most columns have a tube clamp that connects to a dash bar of the cage but you could fab something different

 

[70net440]

Thanks for the tip. I looked at those on Speedway. Do they make a coupler to connect to a Mopar manual box?

 

[SpareParts]

Thanks for the tip. I looked at those on Speedway. Do they make a coupler to connect to a Mopar manual box?

I doubt it. My gut tells me if you're worried about the weight of the steering column you need to compare that heavy *** steering box and linkage to a manual rack. Just my opinion

 

[bOb shingler]

something I came up with because it was to tight to get in and out.

 

[70net440]

Yea I'm more interested in a removable wheel than any weight savings. The column in my race car is in mint condition. I was going to replace the one in my son's Dart with the one from the race car and upgrade the race car.

 

[SpareParts]

Yea I'm more interested in a removable wheel than any weight savings. The column in my race car is in mint condition. I was going to replace the one in my son's Dart with the one from the race car and upgrade the race car.

Okay, that train of thought I understand lol my mistake... I remember my dad's old drag car dart had the most perfect sill plates I've ever seen! never did grab them:violent1:

 

[70net440]

Yea, the dash pad is perfect too. I'll let him stand on his head to swap that out though.

 

[rgreule]

this is my rj race cars column in my duster..

 

[CHEATHAM]

Thanks for the tip. I looked at those on Speedway. Do they make a coupler to connect to a Mopar manual box?

yes, count the splines its a u-joint, weld on one side and slide over the steering box, I did this in my Dart and used the oversizes heim and made a bracket to bolt under the dash to support it, you will lose or have to rig a different turn signal. it loses a lot of weight and makes more room for headers.

 

[70net440]

Not worried about turn signals. This is a track only car. I'll check out RJ's, thanks.