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Adapting steering linkage, other Mfr's swap parts?
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944Hybrids: 924/944/968 and 928 V8 Conversions :: Technical Stuff (other than motors) :: Suspension Mods
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Adapting steering linkage, other Mfr's swap parts?
I'm adapting a 944 power rack to my vehicle because it has the necessary width for my narrowed Corvette suspension with my LS1. So as I don't mislead anyone, this is for a Studebaker.
I have been helped by a number of members on this fourm (greatly appreciated) concerning inner tie rods and hydraulic fittings.
My question is now to steering linkage, some of which will be fabricated. As mine will be a different length, and may require 3 universals than two, what other Porsche as well as VW utilize the same 11/16 x 40 spline at the ZF rack? I've seen some of the later 911 (996) with the sliding sleeve, and think that style would work great, unfortunately those of the 996 have the wrong spline.
Do any of the Volvos use the same Porsche ZF spline at the rack?
Also, is there a common spline for the universals of the intermediate shaft, like 5/8 x 36, and if so, what vehicles might those be found on?
Thanks inadvance for your help.
I have been helped by a number of members on this fourm (greatly appreciated) concerning inner tie rods and hydraulic fittings.
My question is now to steering linkage, some of which will be fabricated. As mine will be a different length, and may require 3 universals than two, what other Porsche as well as VW utilize the same 11/16 x 40 spline at the ZF rack? I've seen some of the later 911 (996) with the sliding sleeve, and think that style would work great, unfortunately those of the 996 have the wrong spline.
Do any of the Volvos use the same Porsche ZF spline at the rack?
Also, is there a common spline for the universals of the intermediate shaft, like 5/8 x 36, and if so, what vehicles might those be found on?
Thanks inadvance for your help.
grobb284- Posts : 36
Join date : 2011-03-25
Re: Adapting steering linkage, other Mfr's swap parts?
...this is for a Studebaker
Dont be rolling yer eyes at Studebaker....1960 Studebaker Lark VIII convertible here! And, born and raised in South Bend, Indiana! Studes are the best!
Heres some info from XSchop:
11/16" x 40 spline
http://www.jegs.com/i/Borgeson/153/014928/10002/-1?parentProductId=755261
http://www.jegs.com/i/Borgeson/153/450024/10002/-1
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Re: Adapting steering linkage, other Mfr's swap parts?
Thanks for the post on Borgeson type joints. I'm familiar with them, they are quite nice, but rather costly. In just the 3 u-joints alone I would have $300, before I added in a collapsible shaft and 3/4 DD intermediate shaft. Have you not heard the term CASO on the Studebaker Driver's Club Forum?
I've seen some new VW u-joints (5/8") in the $30 range.
That's why I was inquiring of OEM parts that I can chase down at pick-n-pulls. I like a good chase, and of course will have twice as much in it when I'm done.
I was able to modify an all aluminum Corvette steering linkage before, and it came out pretty nice. That's why my inquiry on the other vehicles with the same spline connector as the 944 power rack.
By the way, I'm with you. After thinking it over the other day, I've actually owned more Studebakers than any other US marque.
Thanks for your input.
I've seen some new VW u-joints (5/8") in the $30 range.
That's why I was inquiring of OEM parts that I can chase down at pick-n-pulls. I like a good chase, and of course will have twice as much in it when I'm done.
I was able to modify an all aluminum Corvette steering linkage before, and it came out pretty nice. That's why my inquiry on the other vehicles with the same spline connector as the 944 power rack.
By the way, I'm with you. After thinking it over the other day, I've actually owned more Studebakers than any other US marque.
Thanks for your input.
grobb284- Posts : 36
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Re: Adapting steering linkage, other Mfr's swap parts?
I would put cash on an early BMW collapsable shaft fitting the 944 rack. An e30 or e36 perhaps. I've seen a few builds where they chucked the shafts because of the rubber biscuit design.....would be perfect for a solid billet disc and/or u-joint swap...and cheap too.
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Re: Adapting steering linkage, other Mfr's swap parts?
xschop wrote:I would put cash on an early BMW collapsable shaft fitting the 944 rack. An e30 or e36 perhaps. I've seen a few builds where they chucked the shafts because of the rubber biscuit design.....would be perfect for a solid billet disc and/or u-joint swap...and cheap too.
Or a hockey puck.
robstah- Posts : 352
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Re: Adapting steering linkage, other Mfr's swap parts?
SFE approved .....Southern Fried Engineering
xschop- Posts : 2711
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