midtravel Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I need to put a tilt sterring in my sand limo. Does anyone know if i can do this without changing my whole steering shaft. Is there anyone who makes a adapter that i can bolt on behind my steering wheel. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneycar Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I don't now of any tilt wheel for sand cars. Or I have yet to see one not that it can't be done but you would have to change the whole thing. just mho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Show us a pic of your current set-up. Why do you need tilt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I have seen tilt steering set ups before but i dont know who makes them or how they work. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I know of a car that has tilt steering.He just used a GM column Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 they make a tillt colum that bolts on to the firewall bar but it never intrested me so i never bothered to ask who made it :wedgie: but my post at minimum isnt a waste at least you know somebody makes one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtravel Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Ok thanks guys. I dont have my camera with me now so cant snap any shots of what i have. I hope to find something at the sand shows. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterman Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Kartek sells a bronze bushing, tilt wheel set-up. I've used quite a few but they are notorius for becoming a little sloppy (they move up and down a little) post some pictures of what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Kartek sells a bronze bushing, tilt wheel set-up. I've used quite a few but they are notorius for becoming a little sloppy (they move up and down a little) post some pictures of what you have. Yep, I want to see pictures too. I got ideas. :no_no: First though, Can you explain to me the word SLOPPY? I've got a CNC machine shop and I don't understand the word. Just advertising again. Oh yeah Monsterman, Your " Dune pic of the month " is 'Effin Sick' bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtravel Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 (edited) I would like to have tilt. But if i could add a block under the mount just to drop it down that would be ok. Randog if you could make something for me that would be great. Who knows you might be able to sale allot of them Edited September 8, 2007 by midtravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 (edited) I would like to have tilt. But if i could add a block under the mount just to drop it down that would be ok. Randog if you could make something for me that would be great. Who knows you might be able to sale allot of them If you have two universals on that steering shaft, Then I think all you need to do is loosen the clamp and rotate it to the location you are desiring. (wheel and/or shaft angle may be an issue in this case). If multiple drivers are the situation, there are some nice adjustable handle bolts available to make it quick and easy to tighten that sucker back up where you want it for each individual driver. Without seeing the whole steering system, or knowing the full reason for tilt steering in your case, I'm still not sure what to suggest yet. It sounds like you just want the wheel a bit lower. I'm thinkin' you may be able to just rotate that clamp. Edited September 8, 2007 by Randog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 If you have two universals on that steering shaft, Then I think all you need to do is loosen the clamp and rotate it to the location you are desiring. (wheel and/or shaft angle may be an issue in this case). If multiple drivers are the situation, there are some nice adjustable handle bolts available to make it quick and easy to tighten that sucker back up where you want it for each individual driver. Without seeing the whole steering system, or knowing the full reason for tilt steering in your case, I'm still not sure what to suggest yet. It sounds like you just want the wheel a bit lower. I'm thinkin' you may be able to just rotate that clamp. gadgets he frigggen loves gadgets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtravel Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 (edited) If you have two universals on that steering shaft, Then I think all you need to do is loosen the clamp and rotate it to the location you are desiring. (wheel and/or shaft angle may be an issue in this case). If multiple drivers are the situation, there are some nice adjustable handle bolts available to make it quick and easy to tighten that sucker back up where you want it for each individual driver. Without seeing the whole steering system, or knowing the full reason for tilt steering in your case, I'm still not sure what to suggest yet. It sounds like you just want the wheel a bit lower. I'm thinkin' you may be able to just rotate that clamp. I never even thought about that. I do have 2 universals. Thank you very much for the help. I will try that Just went out and did what ya said and it worked like a charm. I feel like a bone head, such an easy fix and i would have never thought of that. THANKS AGAIN for the help Edited September 8, 2007 by midtravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randog Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I never even thought about that. I do have 2 universals. Thank you very much for the help. I will try that Just went out and did what ya said and it worked like a charm. I feel like a bone head, such an easy fix and i would have never thought of that. THANKS AGAIN for the help No Problem at all. Glad it worked out without having to spend a :dunce: load of $$$$. However, Thank Pete (dunefreak) and the rest the DDR staff for this AWESOME site. The site makes it possible for us all to help each other out. BTW did you see what time I wrote that last night? I was and so effin' that I flew out of bed this morning to read it. I had to make sure it even made sense. See ya in Dumont Mang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 No Problem at all. Glad it worked out without having to spend a load of $$$$. However, Thank Pete (dunefreak) and the rest the DDR staff for this AWESOME site. The site makes it possible for us all to help each other out. BTW did you see what time I wrote that last night? I was and so effin' that I flew out of bed this morning to read it. I had to make sure it even made sense. See ya in Dumont Mang. effin randog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 No Problem at all. Glad it worked out without having to spend a load of $$$$. However, Thank Pete (dunefreak) and the rest the DDR staff for this AWESOME site. The site makes it possible for us all to help each other out. BTW did you see what time I wrote that last night? I was and so effin' that I flew out of bed this morning to read it. I had to make sure it even made sense. See ya in Dumont Mang. ditto, Bob. EFFEN RANDOG! :mic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahsumtoy Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Just opened Sept/Oct SandSports mag and on page 31, there is something called Steer Right. It's an adjustable steering column by Poly Performance which has 6 easy-to-adjust positions. The spring-loaded, positive locking adjustment handle rotates up to 38 degrees for optimum steering wheel tilt. The steering column is available in 3 models (1.5 and 1.75 O.D. tube mount, or Standard for custom mounting. The adjustable steering column is laser cut from 1/8 inch steel and MIG and TIG welded for strength and durability. A standard 3/4 inch steering shaft size is utilized with a high-grade MDS-Filled nylon bushing for smooth steering wheel motion in any off-road application. They can be reached at (805) 783-2060 or visit www.polyperformance.com . Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtravel Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Just opened Sept/Oct SandSports mag and on page 31, there is something called Steer Right. It's an adjustable steering column by Poly Performance which has 6 easy-to-adjust positions. The spring-loaded, positive locking adjustment handle rotates up to 38 degrees for optimum steering wheel tilt. The steering column is available in 3 models (1.5 and 1.75 O.D. tube mount, or Standard for custom mounting. The adjustable steering column is laser cut from 1/8 inch steel and MIG and TIG welded for strength and durability. A standard 3/4 inch steering shaft size is utilized with a high-grade MDS-Filled nylon bushing for smooth steering wheel motion in any off-road application. They can be reached at (805) 783-2060 or visit www.polyperformance.com . Hope this helps. Thank you. I will check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camp host Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) I just added a 6 position tilt to my sandcars.net car. So far so good. The guys at NV Offroad and John from RC trans helped a ton. Edited September 17, 2007 by buggydr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 i saw a couple in a couple of cars at the ssss they look clean i dont have a use for one but i can see its use on some chassis. and they looked very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneycar Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I also seen acouple at the show and liked the look of the but I don't want one in my car got some lit on where to get them they look easy to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camp host Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Everyone says the same thing, looks cool BUT...how`s it going to hold up. I`ll let you know, I havent`t been to the dunes yet with mine. I had a problem with the steering shaft angle and the U joints binding, We will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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