NRG Quick Release

[Swisscheese32]

I am so confused with what's going on here.

I read people say to order the Cobalt HUB adapter which is the SRK-177H. https://getnrg.com/products/srk-177h

So I did.

It is so far from fitting it doesn't even make sense. The cobalt shaft is a GM 36 spline. The DF Goblin has a 23 spline. How are people on here saying this is the correct HUB adapter, I've seen quite a few people recommend that part number.

I also saw some people recommend a weld on adapter. So I looked up NRG's weld on adapter, here. https://getnrg.com/collections/race-short-hub/products/srk-swh-1

But they only sell the weld on adapters in stainless & aluminum. How the f*** am I supposed to weld aluminum or stainless to a mild steel steering shaft. That doesn't make any sense to me either.

i've called NRG a few days in a row now and can't get a response and dont' see a way to email them on their "contact us" section on their website.


What am I missing here, what are these people recommending these things doing that I can't figure out.

I'm about to just cut the splines off and weld a new shaft to the old shaft which I'd rather not do as it's sketchy as hell.

 

[Gtstorey]

It’s not a problem welding stainless to mild steel.

 

[Ark :D]

This is an option.

 

[Tinkles]

Did DF change steering columns? Last I knew the kit used the Cobalt steering column. Or did GM change the steering column mid year like the did with the Cavaliers/Sunfires?

 

[Swisscheese32]

This is an option.

It's just so ugly, I can't haha

 

[Swisscheese32]

It’s not a problem welding stainless to mild steel.

It's very finicky and requires special wire. I've never done it. I don't know anyone else who does it. You typically don't mix and match material between mild, stainless, or aluminum. I'll machine my own out of mild before I do something like that.

 

[Ark :D]

It's just so ugly, I can't haha

This is another option.

 

[Rttoys]

These are the part numbers from my build, using NRG. Not sure why it’s not working.

NRG short steering wheel hub SRK-177H
NRG quick release SRK-650BK
NRG wheel RST-024MB-R-Y (your wheel can be any one though)

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

I am so confused with what's going on here.

I read people say to order the Cobalt HUB adapter which is the SRK-177H. https://getnrg.com/products/srk-177h

So I did.

It is so far from fitting it doesn't even make sense. The cobalt shaft is a GM 36 spline. The DF Goblin has a 23 spline. How are people on here saying this is the correct HUB adapter, I've seen quite a few people recommend that part number.

I also saw some people recommend a weld on adapter. So I looked up NRG's weld on adapter, here. https://getnrg.com/collections/race-short-hub/products/srk-swh-1

But they only sell the weld on adapters in stainless & aluminum. How the f*** am I supposed to weld aluminum or stainless to a mild steel steering shaft. That doesn't make any sense to me either.

i've called NRG a few days in a row now and can't get a response and dont' see a way to email them on their "contact us" section on their website.


What am I missing here, what are these people recommending these things doing that I can't figure out.

I'm about to just cut the splines off and weld a new shaft to the old shaft which I'd rather not do as it's sketchy as hell.

Are you talking about the Longacre steering wheel and the 3 hole adapter? This is 36 splines to mate to the Cobalt immediate steering shaft that is removed from the donor steering column assembly (tilt mechanism). It is assembled into the DF supplied aluminum steering adapter (looks like a thick aluminum soda can - in size) which is mounted between the steering wheel and the electric steering box. The steering shaft that comes out of the steering box has 23 splines and the immediate steering shaft mates to this shaft. Sounds like you are trying mount the steering wheel directly to the electric steering box?

 

[Swisscheese32]

These are the part numbers from my build, using NRG. Not sure why it’s not working.

NRG short steering wheel hub SRK-177H
NRG quick release SRK-650BK
NRG wheel RST-024MB-R-Y (your wheel can be any one though)

The cobalt NRG is a 36 splines. The shaft coming out of my steering rack is 23.

Its also a different diameter even.

Like it can't be further off.

 

[Swisscheese32]

This is another option.

I HATE this option more than the ugly DF wheel. It would put the wheel like in my chest. The stock wheel is already far back. Now you're adding an adapter to an adapter to a quick release to a wheel that's more than likely more dished. That would be the worst.

 

[Swisscheese32]

Are you talking about the Longacre steering wheel and the 3 hole adapter? This is 36 splines to mate to the Cobalt immediate steering shaft that is removed from the donor steering column assembly (tilt mechanism). It is assembled into the DF supplied aluminum steering adapter (looks like a thick aluminum soda can - in size) which is mounted between the steering wheel and the electric steering box. The steering shaft that comes out of the steering box has 23 splines and the immediate steering shaft mates to this shaft. Sounds like you are trying mount the steering wheel directly to the electric steering box?

My aluminum soda can thing has a threaded nut on it and no splines

 

[Rttoys]

The cobalt NRG is a 36 splines. The shaft coming out of my steering rack is 23.

Its also a different diameter even.

Like it can't be further off.

You’re missing all of this

 

[Swisscheese32]

You’re missing all of this
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Aghhhhhhhh shiiiiiiiittttt, okay.

The 3 bolt flange is pressed onto the cobalt splines.

That won't do.

I guess I'll be making my own adapter. I want the wheel closer to the dash and further away from my chest. That soda can thing sucks

 

[Rttoys]

stripped pic

 

[Rttoys]

Although the wheel is a little close for my taste, putting it on the power steering unit would make it very far, plus you won’t have turn signals and such.

 

[Swisscheese32]

Although the wheel is a little close for my taste, putting it on the power steering unit would make it very far, plus you won’t have turn signals and such.

Yeah. I am okay with losing the turn signal lever. I already hit it with my hands and don't like it as is.

I mocked it up today and closer to the dash is better for me with my fixed seats and short legs.

I really really hate how close it is to my chest right now and making it even closer with an adapter isnt going to make me happy

 

[Swisscheese32]

I'm have to update this once I made my adapter. Maybe other people like me are also picky and don't like the wheel so close

 

[Rttoys]

Not trying to be mean in any way, but it looks like you are on your own for a solution with whatever adaptor you will need to make. Maybe scope out a hub from another vehicle with the correct splines you need. This is a critical component, it will need to be “correct” for your safety.

 

[Swisscheese32]

Not trying to be mean in any way, but it looks like you are on your own for a solution with whatever adaptor you will need to make. Maybe scope out a hub from another vehicle with the correct splines you need. This is a critical component, it will need to be “correct” for your safety.

I wish I knew what other vehicle accepted these splines. But that information is like hunting for a unicorn.

I'm going to cut the soda can thing off. Use those splines. Use my CMC plasma cutter to cut a standard 6x70mm flange with a transition fit over the OD of the soda can section I'm re using and will weld it on. Slip the flange back over and weld that on.

It'll be more stout than the factory one.

I've made several steering shafts and hubs from scratch on rat rod builds I've done. I'm not worried about it