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InVision 05-29-2014 08:38 AM

Don't laugh...
 
Ok folks please be kind here.

Has any anyone ever shorten the steering wheel column on a CC DS?

I find mine to be 2-3 inches too long.

M

93yellowclubcar 05-29-2014 08:48 AM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
I'm not laughing, the column is too long for me too!

I've read where some have done it, but I cannot remember where - I'll see if I can find it.

93yellowclubcar 05-29-2014 08:57 AM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
Here we go.

Seems when someone asks about it folks get all excited about cutting what you want off of it from one end, then having it re-splined. If done correctly, however, you can remove the length you don't want from the center and re-weld it AT YOUR OWN RISK because if you don't do it right it can be UNSAFE. (Gotta put in the disclaimer, I'm sure you know these things, but one can never be too careful)

Here's the info from Pachanga90:

If you get a weldable shaft collar(about 2" long)you can cut the shaft in the center, remove the amount you need shortened, then reassemble the shaft. Be sure to center each half in the collar(1" each).If you aren't an experienced welder have someone who is weld the shaft for you.(I wouldn't suggest a cheapie 110volt welder for this, you need a good, well penetrated weld, this is your life you are playing with).If the collar is for example,1/4" wall, then get some spacers also 1/4" and lay the shaft in a piece of straight angle-iron to act as a "V"-block so it comes out straight. Then just cut down your cover-tube the same amount. Hope this helps.

InVision 05-29-2014 08:59 AM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
Would it be great if someone had a kit you could buy...

M

scooterman 05-29-2014 09:01 AM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
I'd like tilt steering myself, it is too upright for me.

93yellowclubcar 05-29-2014 09:05 AM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterman (Post 1034260)
I'd like tilt steering myself, it is too upright for me.

They do have a tilt column kit, but have you seen the prices on them??? :shock:

scooterman 05-29-2014 09:21 AM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
No I haven't probably expensive also.

Volt_Ampere 05-29-2014 04:01 PM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
Not sure why carts are all One Size Fits All. I have short legs and my wife's are even shorter. She has to sit on the edge of the seat to drive our cart.

todd0131 05-29-2014 04:34 PM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
anyone know where to get one of the collars?

crash test dummy 05-29-2014 05:07 PM

Re: Don't laugh...
 
not done this .. but .. having welded pipe before you can cut column to size and then V grand the ends ½" and weld joint ... grind flush ... strong as new

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