55.2-59 mating 1" DD column to camaro steering box ideas?

[joedoh]

if you are using the xj shaft you will need a coupler to go from 1" DD to 3/4" DD and a short piece of 3/4" DD

Originally Posted by 56 3100

joedoh in your pic your subframe looks like truck frame lapped on top of camaro frame? that would make for a longer shaft than i need my camaro clip is spliced in truck frame.

mine is an s10 frame, but the distance from the column to the box should be similar, if not a little closer because its a 47-53

[dsraven]

I have found a length of broom handle works pretty good for mock up. It cuts easy doesnt bend or distort and it's cheap. If you use u joints you can get a broom handle that fits inside the joint yoke and get really exact if you want.
Post up a few pics, you have us curious now how it's all gonna fit together.

[56 3100]

hey Driver_WT i got your message i am not far away from you.dsraven i have an old cherokee shaft with a worn out box joint i cut that end off and just put in place to see. it is not off by much.a lot of the gm car guys are using them. melting out the adhesive makes it telescopic. if its not a wobbly slip fit with adhesive burned out worth a shot to try with good shaft.if i can do it safely on the cheap for $50 with factory parts vs $350 for aftermarket shaft and 2 u joints i can put money saved towards other goodies for truck. aftermarket shaft telescopic so must be ok to use.header i didnt put on yet but makes a tight exit on back tubes will find out today.