I bought the abovementioned steering gear box and am trying to install it. I've run into two problems:
1. The new steering gear is about 1-7/8" longer than stock.
2. There is an ear on the upper/front end of the new steering gear that interferes with the front frame crosstube.
It looks like I can shorten the lower steering shaft, but I need a little advice on removing it and modifying it. I may be able to grind away part of the ear on the steering box enough to allow the upper bolt to line up. Advice and pictures? Thanks.
JK
1. The new steering gear is about 1-7/8" longer than stock.
2. There is an ear on the upper/front end of the new steering gear that interferes with the front frame crosstube.
It looks like I can shorten the lower steering shaft, but I need a little advice on removing it and modifying it. I may be able to grind away part of the ear on the steering box enough to allow the upper bolt to line up. Advice and pictures? Thanks.
JK