You could further silver solder them if they were loose. Instead we used these faucet seats, drilled the centers out to 3/8", and pounded them into the larger pipe for a tight press fit. Tie rods and steering shaft are 3/8 as well, and the steering shaft is sheathed for extra protection.įor the steering tube and rod assembly, we found that proper 3/8" bushings were difficult to find at the hardware store. There's no reason not to make the steering very sturdy.
We used 1/8" materal for the Pitman arm once, and though it would probably work, we replaced it with 1/4" since we were concerned that a misplaced step might bend them. You want to make sure that your tie rods and spindles are stout enough to take some abuse, and won't easily bend out of shape. The one in the photo is solid bar that's been bent to shape.Ĭheck prices on steering wheels at Northern Tools. However, if you're looking to get creative, consider that your wheel doesn't need to be traditional shaped. They also carry butterfly styled steering wheels as well. You can buy a round one from a supplier that's chromed for around $20.
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