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Using a locomotive wheel style coupling rod to offset the steering column?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by oldandnew, Sep 6, 2013.

  1. BamaMav
    Joined: Jun 19, 2011
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    Sounds like something you'd see on a lawnmower or a go cart. Why try to re invent the wheel? Offset the engine, use a narrower engine, or one of the chain drives built for this purpose.
     
  2. wizardfab
    Joined: Sep 15, 2006
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    Ok,I get it a lot of people don't trust it but I would like to know what it is about a chain that bothers them? I am the guy that designed and manufactures Steer Clear and can tell you it is BAD ASS! In the last 9 years it has been used in all different types of vehicles, with nothing but praise. This year alone it is on the 3 top cars out there. The Ridler winner "Checkered Past" 1940 ford, the Rad Rides by Troy 1956 Buick " Nailed", and George Poteet's Torino, Need more? Chrysler used one in a concept jeep and tested it in Moab Utah and loved it.We have more than 5 that have gone past 200 MPH on the salt. You can't hurt the things and there is no strange feel to the steering! Everyone loves them. I would love to answer any questions you might have. Dave
     
  3. May be the greatest thing since sliced cheese,,but it sure isn't traditional,,why try and reinvent the wheel? HRP
     
  4. I will say it took awhile to grow on me...and I've seen a number of old shade tree dirt track cars that raced for years with a timing chain set for a steering quickener!

    I think the response here may have more to do with the nature of this forum than actual experience with your product.
     
  5. Wizard, My build doesn't have a need for an offset in the steering shaft, but if it did I would certainly give your product a look. Those that are trying to build a "something" that only exists in there mind probably will be a hard sell. I am sure that at some point, some ancient rodder looked at his car and realized that if he was going to get a steering shaft around his other components, he needed a pair of sprockets and a chain. After all, his motorcycle had one as a final drive and it had a lot more power that his arms!
     
  6. 40FordGuy
    Joined: Mar 24, 2008
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    Use the enclosed "chain drive",.....You can put it on either side of the firewall, in some cases.

    i have not heard of one failing.

    4TTRUK
     
  7. terryr
    Joined: Feb 8, 2007
    Posts: 285

    terryr
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    from earth

    I was a garbageman for a few years and some trucks were converted to RHD using chains and sprockets and a second steering column.

    If the city lawyers allowed it it had to be okay.

    It's not like it's spinning at 500rpm or anything.
     

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