Ford F-1 Flaming River Tilt Column Install - One Good Turn

Often seen on race cars, these are usually referred to Military-spec U-joints. Found on aircraft, they should not be used for street applications.

Smooth-bore U-joints must be pinned or welded to the connecting shafts. With the availability of splined and double-D joints, they are not a popular choice.

Commonly called a rag joint, these factory-style connectors dampen vibrations and absorb flex in the steering system.

Our Flaming River column included an ignition switch that is mounted low on the column and is operated by a rod from the key up top. We covered the wires with heat-shrink tubing.

This is the turn signal switch; the two springs are part of the canceling mechanism.

On the bottom of the turn signal canceling cam is the contact for the horn button.

When the turn signal canceling cam is properly positioned, the wire for the horn button will be approximately at the 11 o'clock position. Note the button in the end of the turn signal lever-it's the optional high-beam control.

Like the ignition switch, the wires for the turn signals have a GM-style plug.

When selecting a steering column use the following list of dimensions to determine the overall length required.