Front end conversation to my yd 32001

[Coronna customs]

So I cut the plate the arms bolt on to off my 32001. Then cut the front end off a 400ex frame and fabricated it on. Worked out perfectly. looks great. But now I need a universal joint to connect the 32001 steering shaft to the 400ex steering stem. Can Any one help me find a universal the would be a go fit. It will have to be a weld on.

 

[TT540]

https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/home.php?cat=24

Or, what if you split the upper part of the steering shaft and put in an automotive "Rag Joint" and then use the original 400ex steering stim?

Just some thoughts. I have never done that, but I was thinking of it today for my cart to keep some vibration out of the steering wheel.

 

[Coronna customs]

The 400ex stem sticks an straight up and is cut off and only about an inch sticking up past the bracket that holds the 400 steering stem bushing. And the original steering shaft of the kart comes down full length and it meets the 400 stem right where the original steering shaft would run down to the tie rods. It looks to be about a 60 degrees angle. A rag joint wouldn't Change or give me the angle. I'm trying to post some pics so people can see and be more helpful. But true a rag joint would help with vibrations.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...a.106555309487769.9379.100003999010148&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...a.106555309487769.9379.100003999010148&type=3

 

[Joe-405]

Here for those lazy folk without Facebook............just take 2 joints and use them butted together due to the extreme angle.

 

[Joe-405]

And they also make double universal joints also................

 

[Coronna customs]

If I use two I joints or a double jointed would The top joint and shaft flop side to side or would I have to have a pillow block to keep the shaft stationary?!

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

You'd need a stationary bushing or bearing to support the steering shaft.

 

[TT540]

How about using a heim joint and some tubing welded off to a secure spot?

like attached. other links as well.

http://st.hotrod.com/uploads/sites/...eim-joint-mounted-on-lower-steering-shaft.jpg

http://www.yogisinc.com/cartimages/cat_111.JPG