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07-22-2018, 10:25 PM | #1 |
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Quick release steering wheel
I have a 63 Plymouth Savoy. Looking to put a quick release steering wheel in it now. With stock steering wheel hard to get in and out. Have done some research on it but maybe someone has done this to their Mopar and has some tips.
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07-23-2018, 09:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Quick release steering wheel
While there are direct bolt on hubs available for various Ford and GM columns ,I don't know of any that fit the earlier Mopar splines.
I would replace the stock shaft with a .065"x .750" chromemoly shaft and replace the stock bearings in the tube with a nylon bushing. By using the 3/4" shaft you can choose from dozens of quick release hubs. Borgeson has couplers for just about any steering box or you could machine the trunion shaft to fit the 3/4" tube.
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Re: Quick release steering wheel
Grant "has" them for GM vehicles that are NHRA legal. They claim not to have any to ship till October.
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Re: Quick release steering wheel
Most, if not all Mopar steering gear equipment of that era were made at Saginaw steering (GM plant) so any GM kit will work.
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Re: Quick release steering wheel
Do these "direct bolt on" hubs for various Ford and GM columns, move the wheel closer to the driver?
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Re: Quick release steering wheel
When considering a quick release steering wheel for any car that runs on a NHRA sanctioned dragstrip, remember that the NHRA rulebook in the General Regulations section state that....."Adapter must be welded to shaft."
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Re: Quick release steering wheel
Right now the only 42.1 SFI splined quick release hubs that seem to be available are ones from Jeg's house brand which you have to order the splined hub separately and I think they only fit the 6 bolt wheels ,not the more popular 5 bolt style or from NRG Innovations ,which has a large selection of hubs to adapt to the column.
Although I don't agree with the need for welding ,since the same nut that retains the hub retained the wheel, Travis is correct as stated in the rules. ….I run a bead around the retaining nut and shaft to prevent any accidental undoing.
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