Aftermarket Steering Column

SSGT Mustang · 07-20-2015, 10:13 PM

Thanks guys. The bolts are 1/4" diameter by 1 1/2 " long not including the head.

Good idea about the set screws.

SSDiv6 · 07-20-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

Thanks guys. The bolts are 1/4" diameter by 1 1/2 " long not including the head.

Good idea about the set screws.

Sorry, should have been more specific.
Need the grip length; from the end of the head to where the threaded portion starts.

Mike Pearson · 07-21-2015, 09:33 AM

I welded the joints on mine except for the connection to the steering box. The kit I used had a split collar to keep from pulling back on the column. It was a Jegs kit.

Andrew Hill · 07-21-2015, 10:13 AM

In addition to the AN bolt, I've seen washers like this used to spread the load over a larger area and keep the tube from collapsing. It also seems to me that it would be beneficial to have a solid section of shaft where the u joint is bolted (with some sort of plug inserted into the column). Not sure if this would be overkill or not.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...oduct=3077-003

SSGT Mustang · 07-21-2015, 12:30 PM

Thanks a bunch. That's great information.

I was actually thinking about welding in a bolt tube inside for each bolt, but forgot about that.

Thanks to each of you.

SSDiv6 · 07-21-2015, 02:24 PM

In lieu of the AN4 bolt that Pegasus recommends, use either an MS21250-04016 or NAS6204-16. They are built to the latest specification and 3 times stronger than the AN4 bolt.

The bolts shown above and in the links below, have a 1.0" grip. depending on the diameter of the joint and the spacers, the length may vary.

You can use the AN365-428A nuts at the other end.

You can also procure the fasteners from Aircraft Spruce.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Close-Tolera...item1e9ff8217b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-MS21250-...00b5ac&vxp=mtr

SSGT Mustang · 07-21-2015, 07:00 PM

I like the ones with the safety wire holes drilled. I'm a little hesitant about buying those off of ebay. You never know, they could be Chinese knock offs.

Do you know a vendor that comes to mind?

I really appreciate the help. This makes me a whole lot more comfortable with this deal.

07-20-2015, 10:13 PM	#1
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Steering Column Thanks guys. The bolts are 1/4" diameter by 1 1/2 " long not including the head. Good idea about the set screws.

07-21-2015, 09:33 AM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,452 Likes: 615 Liked 1,937 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Steering Column I welded the joints on mine except for the connection to the steering box. The kit I used had a split collar to keep from pulling back on the column. It was a Jegs kit. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

07-21-2015, 10:13 AM	#4
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 701 Likes: 446 Liked 174 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Steering Column In addition to the AN bolt, I've seen washers like this used to spread the load over a larger area and keep the tube from collapsing. It also seems to me that it would be beneficial to have a solid section of shaft where the u joint is bolted (with some sort of plug inserted into the column). Not sure if this would be overkill or not. https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...oduct=3077-003 __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

07-21-2015, 12:30 PM	#5
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Steering Column Thanks a bunch. That's great information. I was actually thinking about welding in a bolt tube inside for each bolt, but forgot about that. Thanks to each of you.

07-21-2015, 02:24 PM	#6
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,585 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Steering Column In lieu of the AN4 bolt that Pegasus recommends, use either an MS21250-04016 or NAS6204-16. They are built to the latest specification and 3 times stronger than the AN4 bolt. The bolts shown above and in the links below, have a 1.0" grip. depending on the diameter of the joint and the spacers, the length may vary. You can use the AN365-428A nuts at the other end. You can also procure the fasteners from Aircraft Spruce. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Close-Tolera...item1e9ff8217b http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-MS21250-...00b5ac&vxp=mtr

07-21-2015, 07:00 PM	#7
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Steering Column I like the ones with the safety wire holes drilled. I'm a little hesitant about buying those off of ebay. You never know, they could be Chinese knock offs. Do you know a vendor that comes to mind? I really appreciate the help. This makes me a whole lot more comfortable with this deal.

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