force steering tube

pete j

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Tried to replace my steering cable today and in doing so I broke the threads on the steering tube. :( Searched the net and found out its obsolete so what do I do now or is there a easy fix. Its a sweet running 86 force 85 and thanks for any and all help Pete
 

pete j

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Found one on ebay to with same part # for 30.00 shipped. Thanks for helping though
 

jerryjerry05

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Over time the aluminum ones get soft at the threads because of dissimilar metals and they way they react to each other.
​The make em out of stainless steel and they don't go bad.
A bit more expensive but worth the extra.
Sent you a PM
 
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