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Longhorn Man · 06-01-2007, 12:32 AM

the whole reason for the slip shaft on any column is to colapse if you get into a front end collision. Without the slip shaft, the wheel will extend up towards your head, which is already making a bee line directly to the wheel.

06-01-2007, 12:32 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Intermediate Steering Shaft Plastic Pins? the whole reason for the slip shaft on any column is to colapse if you get into a front end collision. Without the slip shaft, the wheel will extend up towards your head, which is already making a bee line directly to the wheel.