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Steering column typology? - Hurvinek - 06-10-2023
Hi friends
Are there any differences between the steering columns of the SWB and the LWB chassis? Or, differently asked, does a column of an RP fit an Ulster?
Thank you very much in advance.
RE: Steering column typology? - Chris KC - 06-10-2023
Last time I looked into this I found there were perhaps 15 or 16 different production part numbers, 4 or 5 different rake angles and a number of different column lengths, though I have yet to find consistent/ decipherable published figures for these.
I think (not sure) the column in my Ulster rep is from a Ruby; and I believe the RP column was 1.5" or so longer as the Ruby one was shortened to accommodate a 'deep' steering wheel. A Ruby column will certainly fit in an RP! But (with the same steering wheel fitted) will sit a little lower / further away.
Sorry, it's not quite an answer...
p.s. I swapped driving seats with a friend recently and found that (a) he could barely get in to my car and (b) I had bags of leg room, and even space for a proper seat cushion, when I sat in his. That is to say, different degrees of "fit" exist.
RE: Steering column typology? - Charles P - 06-10-2023
This old thread educates and informs
https://pub25.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2099944454&frmid=5&msgid=948424&cmd=show
RE: Steering column typology? - Hurvinek - 22-10-2023
Thank you very much, Chris and Charles!
The problem I had is solved, I am not in need of a new one.