U-joint on steering shaft: float or bolt down?

U-joint on steering shaft: float or bolt down?

It’s a fail safe, kinda like a cotter pin. I’d use it.

RustyRatRod said
The column on the later cars is collapseable. Those of us with early cars die like men.

My 74 swinger is like a Volvo compared to my old Harley! Crash bars in the doors, padded dash, collapsable steering column, down right safe.