Trying to put this Xmetal pole on, blowsion steering cable ?

[jagerauto]

So trying to figure out how this cable is supposed to fit into this equation. Only thing I can think is to cut the piece like a hook to hook it instead of sliding it down the cable. Cable is too big for all that.

 

[wavewarrior]

On mine I opened the hole a little more.

 

[whitca]

X2 drill that biotch...what every dude wants to do to new parts to make em work.

 

[jagerauto]

Ok doesn't explain how the clamp part is going to hold anymore than the first section of cable.

Seems that the cable won't be long enough to reach steering if I utilize the end of the cable

This is a basic idea of the gap left using the clamp to hold the "smaller" part of the cable.

 

[jagerauto]

I need it to hold the cable here

 

[speedysprocket]

Just bring is back over today... I'll make you a new holder so you don't have to ruin that one...

 

[Twake]

We just cut the side off so you can side it in from the side. The blowsion cable is way thick to ever make it through the hole. We didn't cut it as big as the hole, just small enough where the cable popped in with a ton of pressure, then stayed in. So like 1mm or .5mm smaller and hook it a bit.
Only takes a sec. Just don't cut it too wide. Start small and keep trying to force the cable in. If it doesn't fit, just file until you can get it to pop in from the side.

If you went to big and it just slides right in from the side, then just run a zip tie around it holding it in.

 

[jagerauto]

Thanks a lot! I had the Jsst of it but sounds a lot better hearing it from you

 

[Twake]

My buddy was freaking out too. That's part of building a ski. Or any custom thing. Not everything just bolts right in. Just modify. Gotta make something happen.

 

[Twake]

You might be right with coming up from the bottom. Never thought about that. Just do everything I said, but come from the bottom, and the cable holder will help hold it in place even if you made the slit too big.

 

[Waveblaster785]

Alright, so this is turning into more of a project than I think it's worth but I'm in the same boat. I notched the bracket to accept the blowsion cable, but if I turn left the cable bottoms out before it hits the steering stop. This is with everything in the rear disconnected. Not to mention, I only have about 8 threads on the rear since I can't extend the top.

It's almost like the bracket that secures the cable needs to move further away from the turn plate. I may be able to open up the bracket further and move the retainer to the rear. Probably should have just stuck with the standard cables. Anyone else share my pain?

 

[jagerauto]

Did you put the cable in the bracket at the end like it supposed to be?

 

[Waveblaster785]

I opened the bracket and the retainer is in the groove. You can't see it here but Yes. I may modify further and run the retainer on the backside.

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[jagerauto]

I got mine to work great.

1: Leave the nozzle end off and make sure it won't catch on anything.

2: Center the end at the turn plate in the threads.

3: move the cable bracket on the bars closer to the center (directions say about a thumbs width from the turn plate) until you hit both stops.

If it's too far out from the turn plate, you won't get stop both ways.

Also make sure you have already tried to adjust the cable (or the bracket slide) to get it to almost hit stop equally both ways. If it hits one way adjust it until it won't anymore, see if it hits the other way. If so move the bracket inward to the turn plate

 

[jagerauto]

I can take pics tomorrow and give better directions

 

[650sx mod]

Building my am hull finally and this steering cable was rly pissing me off on how to make this work and then finally found this thread thanks