Maximum Motorsports steering shaft

97S281 · February 4th, 2012, 06:12 PM

It only took about 30 minutes to swap out with the exception of waiting for the rtv to cure before install. It removed all of the play from my worn out rag joints and I never have to worry about it going bad. The steering is crisp and very responsive. It feels much better than the stock shaft.

The only negative I have about it is the lower clamp uses an allen bolt and a hex head would be easier to get torque on to tighten up. If I wasn't in such a hurry to get it in I would have replaced the allen bolt before instaling.

Macunicorn · February 6th, 2012, 11:38 PM

I was thinking of getting one installed. Thx for info.

sharkbait · February 10th, 2012, 09:27 AM

Why did you have to RTV it?

97S281 · February 10th, 2012, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Macunicorn

I was thinking of getting one installed. Thx for info.

Do it yourself, it's super easy. Hell I have long tubes and it was still a breeze.

97S281 · February 10th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by sharkbait

Why did you have to RTV it?

Instructions said to remove the plastic sleeve that goes through the firewall and reinstall it on the MM one. It said to rtv it on so I did.

hemanforhire · February 26th, 2012, 01:04 AM

Did your stock steering shaft hit your headers? If so did the MM one clear them better?

Quick99 · February 26th, 2012, 08:14 PM

Is the shaft round.

Quick99 · February 26th, 2012, 08:15 PM

Is the shaft round for more clearance.

Quick99 · February 26th, 2012, 08:24 PM

Is the shaft round for more clearance.

97S281 · February 26th, 2012, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by hemanforhire

Did your stock steering shaft hit your headers? If so did the MM one clear them better?

No, the shaft had to come out to get the headers in but the stock shaft had no contact with the headers.

The MM one is actually collapsable so it was pretty easy to get into position.

97S281 · February 26th, 2012, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Quick99

Is the shaft round for more clearance.

The shaft is much slimmer than the stock shaft. I didn't particularly need any more clearence but I would say it would definately give you more than the stock shaft does.

Serlin · February 26th, 2012, 09:00 PM

I've got one too.
Very easy to install, but I will add a tip,

The Stock shaft collapses at BOTH ends. Collapse BOTH ends, and it will come right out.

Do the same for the MM piece, and it will go right in.

February 4th, 2012, 06:12 PM	#1
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Maximum Motorsports steering shaft It only took about 30 minutes to swap out with the exception of waiting for the rtv to cure before install. It removed all of the play from my worn out rag joints and I never have to worry about it going bad. The steering is crisp and very responsive. It feels much better than the stock shaft. The only negative I have about it is the lower clamp uses an allen bolt and a hex head would be easier to get torque on to tighten up. If I wasn't in such a hurry to get it in I would have replaced the allen bolt before instaling. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

February 6th, 2012, 11:38 PM	#2
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,221 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was thinking of getting one installed. Thx for info. __________________ Sig by Tricep

February 10th, 2012, 09:27 AM	#3
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Why did you have to RTV it? __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

February 26th, 2012, 01:04 AM	#6
hemanforhire Newbie 2000 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Summersville, WV Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did your stock steering shaft hit your headers? If so did the MM one clear them better? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 F-250 Powerstroke

February 26th, 2012, 09:00 PM	#12
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	I've got one too. Very easy to install, but I will add a tip, The Stock shaft collapses at BOTH ends. Collapse BOTH ends, and it will come right out. Do the same for the MM piece, and it will go right in. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

February 26th, 2012, 08:14 PM	#7
Quick99 Regular 1999 Mustang GT ? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 355 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the shaft round.

February 26th, 2012, 08:15 PM	#8
Quick99 Regular 1999 Mustang GT ? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 355 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the shaft round for more clearance.

February 26th, 2012, 08:24 PM	#9
Quick99 Regular 1999 Mustang GT ? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 355 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the shaft round for more clearance.

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