alfaman
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| posted on 23/12/05 at 02:55 PM |
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collapsable column
hi folks
I bought a steering column a couple of weeks ago from a sierra xr 4x4 seemingly different from standard sierras as it is adjustable in and out as well
as up and down.
But the main question is this,on a standard sierra there is a collapsable concertina type section which I think absorbs the shock from impact in the
event of a collision , does the xr4x4 also have this section?
Whats really annoying me is that the column I bought(cost a small fortune) looks like the section has collapsed fully to around 20 mm across the
ridges if you get my drift.
What Im wondering is can I buy a new collapsable section or is the whole thing just scrap and start again?
Or am I wrong and getting worked up over nothing?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Peteff
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| posted on 23/12/05 at 03:16 PM |
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The one on the adjustable column expands instead of collapsing, you should be o.k. with the one you have.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Cita
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| posted on 23/12/05 at 03:18 PM |
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I think this question has been asked before and IIRC,there is nothing wrong with that "crushed section".
I think (hope?) you worry about nothing mate
Cheers Cita
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clbarclay
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| posted on 23/12/05 at 04:02 PM |
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All adjustanble sierra columns are like that from new. If not then every single adjustable pictured on this forum has been crashed a some stage
(highly unlikely).
As I understand it, the colapsing action comes from the sliding triangulare sections on the adjustable columns.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 23/12/05 at 06:17 PM |
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I think an FAQ would be a good idea :p
Its fine its how it comes.
Adam
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alfaman
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| posted on 23/12/05 at 07:02 PM |
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Hi folks!
Yep!It looks like I was wrong!
Its obvious to me now that I look at it from the way its mounted that as Peteff points out ,the adjustable column expands on impact rather than
compresses.
I was comparing mine to the picture in Ron Champions book(you know the one)on page 69 and noted that mine was already compressed,not realising they
worked in a completly different way.
Thanks for putting me right.
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