[DeTomaso] Steering Column Slip Joint clips

[Mike & Elizabeth]

I've got the classic minor slop in my slip joint steering column.  I
remember years ago comments that the two clips on the inner shaft meant to
keep the two shafts tight are no longer available.  Has this changed and/or
what are some solutions you've used to eliminate this movement?  Right now
it translates to about 1-2" of free-play at the rim of the steering wheel,
just enough to be annoying.  I've measured this by clamping the lower, outer
column in a vice, attaching the wheel and checking for movement.  I need to
check the universal joint for movement as well but I can feel movement where
the inner shaft inserts to the lower shaft.

 

Welding the shaft is not an option for me as the slip joint is a safety
feature.

 

Thanks

Mike Thomas

 

 

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   I've got the classic minor slop in my slip joint steering column.  I
   remember years ago comments that the two clips on the inner shaft meant
   to keep the two shafts tight are no longer available.  Has this changed
   and/or what are some solutions you've used to eliminate this movement?
   Right now it translates to about 1-2" of free-play at the rim of the
   steering wheel, just enough to be annoying.  I've measured this by
   clamping the lower, outer column in a vice, attaching the wheel and
   checking for movement.  I need to check the universal joint for
   movement as well but I can feel movement where the inner shaft inserts
   to the lower shaft.


   Welding the shaft is not an option for me as the slip joint is a safety
   feature.


   Thanks

   Mike Thomas