View Full Version : anyone out there that fabricates aluminum parts?
LuckyWinner
05-27-2014, 08:06 PM
I might need a aluminum spacer for behind my steering wheel, anyone out there have the know how and machine to help me?
skullandbones
05-27-2014, 08:25 PM
What are you doing? Is it a quick release adaptor or just something that doesn't want to fit the wheel you are using? Give details. I recently made an adaptor from aluminum for my quick release hub and it was $8 for the blank but the rest was just drill press time. Let me know if I can help. If it is very intricate it may require a milling bit of similar which I don't have but most of the time you can work around that. If it is serious machine work, that will require a machine shop or someone with that machinery. WEK.
LuckyWinner
05-27-2014, 08:49 PM
the steering wheel hub that has the six bolt holes and connects the steering wheel to the steering rod. I need someone with the right tools to make a inch and a half spacer between that hub and the steering wheel that comes with the full kit. Not sure if im gong to need it yet but planning ahead. I pushed in my steering rod a little to much and having a hard time getting it out, so instead of spending over $200 on new linkage a spacer would work to get the wheel where I want it.
skullandbones
05-27-2014, 09:06 PM
That steering shaft outer and inner shafts need to move somewhat freely. That should be addressed first. There is a small stop screw to hold it at the right level for your application. Did you ever tighten that or maybe it's in a bind and needs to be loosened to get the shaft to the point you need it then retightened. Usually, people complain about the shafts not being tight enough causing a little slop in the wheel. We can do a spacer if you need one but I think you should look at seeing why that shaft is too tight first. WEK.
LuckyWinner
05-27-2014, 09:43 PM
ok....all is good. I didn't know that it moved so freely...I was in panic mode. I was able to move it by using a spacer and bolt and a little tap of the hammer. That's what happens when you get home from a hard day at work and forget to think before hitting that panic mode.