Shorter Steering Wheel Shaft?

[USMCGunny]

Anyone had any luck in shortening the steering wheel shaft. The darn thing sticks out from the dash a good foot and the Gunny isn't so lean anymore. Any suggestions on maybe cutting it down and having a machine shop re thread the end to fasten the wheel back on. Thought about just cutting about 10 inches out and welding it back together with a sleeve over the cut for support.

 

[marchplumber]

I am awaiting responses.......................I also ain't the "man" I used to be! LOL

 

[frank8003]

Been done

Sat behind the wheel of a deuce for the first time.

I had the chance to sit behind the wheel of a deuce the other day, the first thing I noticed, I had to lose more weight. but not only that, I felt crowded behind the wheel,the steering shaft is so long. I have read my searches on this, the only answer I have seen yet,is to change it over to a...

www.steelsoldiers.com

I suggest to change seat and all you can do before messing with steering shaft. I just put PS
I suggest lots of stuff, don't mind me.

Sat behind the wheel of a deuce for the first time.

I had the chance to sit behind the wheel of a deuce the other day, the first thing I noticed, I had to lose more weight. but not only that, I felt crowded behind the wheel,the steering shaft is so long. I have read my searches on this, the only answer I have seen yet,is to change it over to a...

www.steelsoldiers.com

 

[sue]

Borgeson steering parts, they have
everything you need.

 

[davidb56]

Mine has a air ride seat so I can lower it down..........now relocating that queer parking brake lever is a post Id be interested in reading.

 

[montaillou]

I removed most of the padding from the seat back. Probably gained 2-3 inches of space that way.

 

[exhogflyer]

Just install one of the smaller diameter steering wheels from the 5 tons. I did exactly that, gives more room and not any harder to steer.