Editing Z31/electricz31steering php (section)

=== Adapting the Steering Column Length ===

Now this is an important part. If you cut off the universal joint that has the splines for the motor, you will now see why. The new modified steering column is a couple inches shorter than the stock one, and as such the steering shaft would be at too low of an angle if it were directly attached to the motor.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/electric_columnZ/electric%20column%20Z/20.png

To remedy this, I took a section of the Z31 column I saved from earlier and ground down the ends so it fit into the universal joint ends. The distance between the center of the universal joint to the center of the clamping bolt hole is 5 7/16". Tack the parts together as straight as you can and test fit them to ensure the steering shaft passes through the firewall opening more centrally. I would recommend test fitting the pass through plate as well. Adjust as needed, and weld together. If you didn't cut off the splined universal joint (like me), then you will need to get another steering shaft to get that splined section to fit the motor (A Saturn Vue has the same motor output shaft size). Save yourself the trouble and use the other end.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/electric_columnZ/electric%20column%20Z/22a.png

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/electric_columnZ/electric%20column%20Z/22b.png