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Old 01-06-2014, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pj67coll View Post
May I make a comment that any time one does this to be sure and check very carefully for any rust on the chassis box section where the three mounting bolts are located. Having your steering shaft snap on you is no fun.

- Peter.
I've never seen rust in that area, but that's definitely good advice. I think I'll look closer next time I'm in that area.

That's some serious rust though....
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