You can reduce the steering force considerably by replacing the stock king pin
trunnion thrust bearings with Torrington roller bearings.
Bob
Oudesluys wrote:
> Going from 16,5 to 15 inch will give an increase of around 10% in force
> needed for the steering wheel. Its is not an awfull lot and manageble.
> It will make getting in and out a bit easier.
> An even smaller wheel will neccessitate body building classes.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Gaagten schreef:
>> Hello list,
>> I consider to install a wood steering wheel from Lempert. I have the
>> original
>> A-H BJ8 wheel, from which I think the diameter is 16.5 inch.
>> However I have very limited space between steering wheel and leg. What
>> would
>> be the best diameter to order, 15 inch would give much heavier
>> steering. Is
>> this correct.?
>>
>> Thanks for yr input.
>>
>> Ge Aagten
>> BJ8
>> THe Netherlands
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