Originally Posted by Heinz


Here is a picture how the special case, our second rod is intentionally designed in the Morgan. Have a look at the inner forks, they are twisted. But everything uptream and downstream of this rod must be aligned +++ on each side of this twisted fork.

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My guess, why there are so many U joints, a) there is no room for a direct connection, and b) it is a safety concept. We do not have a telescopic steering column in the Morgan. Alternatively, the U joints in the wheelhouse will buckle. This way we don't impale ourselves on the steering wheel in a crash, as it was the case with very old cars.


Hi Heinz

Thanks I see what you mean now about the second rod having differently aligned inner joints / forks, and I agree on the possible reasons for 4 UJ's but it does complicate things! The more UJ's The more chance of misalignment and uneven steering feel.

Rob