Steering post for gen 2

[theultrarider]

I still bent them even with a piece of solid crome moly stuffed down the center of them. Not until I added the upper brace could you get them to quit bending if you are a very agressive rider.

 

[CHIA_PET74]

What's the brace you are talking about?

 

[theultrarider]

I had the same issue with my 2000. Made this little gem.

Something like this. Just a spacer block bolted on top of the steering hoop. Then use a wms bearing kit to bolt the post to it. You will nver bend another post. Even a stock one. With both the stock upper mount left in tacked, and then adding the other one above it, this takes all the stress off of where the shaft makes the bend. You are only pulling against a short length of straight pipe this way.


Ok, the pic didn't come down with the quote. Scroll up to that post above and look at the pic.

 

[dwkohout]

This is what I made with some old parts laying around. Alum rod JB welded in to the first bend. Havent bent the post since.

 

[theultrarider]

This is what I made with some old parts laying around. Alum rod JB welded in to the first bend. Havent bent the post since.

That upper mount you made is all it takes. Once you've done that, you will never bend a stock post. Thanks for the pic. My genII's are long gone and don't have any pics.

 

[CHIA_PET74]

I'm thinking I'm gonna do like Ultra rider and just get a new sled!!

 

[Scott]

I'm thinking I'm gonna do like Ultra rider and just get a new sled!!

HAHAHA. Classic!!

 

[CHIA_PET74]

Got a bushing from a local mechanic and made up a bracket to mount it. Works like a charm and cost me $10.96 and an hour. I'm sure it's no Wildchild post though.

 

[CHIA_PET74]

I ended up doing this because the guy I took the steering post to kept increasing the price of the job and putting back the day it would be done. Tahoe at its best.

 

[theultrarider]

That should work just fine Chia

 

[CHIA_PET74]

Got to test out the post with the support. It is AWESOME! Night and day difference, I can lay this thing on its side now no problem. Thanks for the idea!

 

[RalleyTuned]

I found 5/8's ready rod fits fairly snug, I got about 9 inches pounded into the post.

Just need a confirmation on the 5/8's rod, having a buddy grab it from his steel supplier and my sled is about 45min from me right now. Thanks!