Lower steering column.

[richyb66]

I'm missing the lower steering column on my S2, the bit that goes from the UJ on the rack to the impact clamp on the column itself.
It looks like it's just a Triumph Spitfire part, can anyone confirm this?

[Dilkris]

I cannot confirm either way - but I can access mine (as it is yet to be fitted as my body is off) and photograph it if it helps. I have also just checked and SJ Sportscars do not appear to stock them. 

[EuropaTC]

It's the same as the Elan and from a Club Lotus comparative parts list it's from the early Triumph Herald/Vitesse/Spitfire/GT6. I'd imagine getting something for a Herald from a breaker would be much cheaper than either Spitfire or Lotus 

Brian

[4129R]

Rimmer Bros.

https://rimmerbros.com/ItemList--Triumph-Spitfire-Steering--m-209

[Dilkris]

I'd imagine getting something for a Herald from a breaker would be much cheaper than either Spitfire or Lotus 

Brian

Its many many years since I have seen a Herald in a UK breakers yard Brian..... 

[Dilkris]

Rimmer Bros.

https://rimmerbros.com/ItemList--Triumph-Spitfire-Steering--m-209

Just checked this reference - Wow!!  £115.20 + postage.   

[richyb66]

Found a second hand Spitfire one on eBay for £15.99 including delivery. I'll give that a go.

[rogerthedodger]

Hi i am fairly new to this forum. I am in the same position regarding the lower steering column shaft. Although my original is very useable. It is very pitted with rust marks. So i looked up price from Europa Supplies (Banks) and these are much cheaper £72.00p + vat i think.
However i have decided to make my own rather than use the old one. My stumbling block is the spline detail, as not sure of the spine angle used. Shaft will be hardened and tempered. Got some metal cut to length.

[BDA]

  rogerthedodger!!!

[314159td]

Iirc that part has equivalent features, but is shorter than those found on a Herald or Spitfire. I have both of those (and one from the Europa) in the garage; will check and see if the lengths make sense to swap directly, or if it requires modification.

[4129R]

Rimmer Bros.

https://rimmerbros.com/ItemList--Triumph-Spitfire-Steering--m-209

Just checked this reference - Wow!!  £115.20 + postage.   

You forgot the 20% VAT !

[Dilkris]

 
So its worse!! 

[4129R]

So its worse!! 

Not for Rachel Reeves !

[RoddyMac]

If the Spitfire or Herald one is too long, any machinist should be able to mill the shaft to the D shape where the clamp goes.  And just to confuse people even further, TR6's use a very short version of the lower column, something like 12" long. 

[314159td]

Here ya go, I couldn't find the Spitfire version. You sit further back relative to the steering rack in a Spitfire than a Herald, so that might be even longer than the Herald's.
Bracket section is the D-milled portion.