VW Subaru Conversion Tech Tip: How To Change Out Your Steering Coupler

[@kodadoge1559]

Great instructional video. There’s so much to like aside from the helpful knowledge transfer. I like the picture-in-a-picture two mechanic view, the use of personal protective gear and head lamp, great camera work, pleasant background music, excellent lighting, the emphasis on safety and longevity, the light humor (“This guy here”), and finally the lack of unnecessary shenanigans. Bravo - I’ve smashed the Subscribe button.

[@themodernbayco]

@kodadoge1559, thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. Hugely appreciate it!!

[@andrewphillips652]

Fantastic. It's all the extra expert tips that make a huge difference!

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

Wow, awesome, so thankful for this video, but I have a lot of questions. Do 1969 buses have that spring at the top? Mine is missing if so. Can I get a replacement of just the spring? Also, is it possible to service the bearing that goes in the tube and the shaft? Mine column seems loose, or is it cuz I'm missing the spring? I can't take the two screws that hold that cover plate on. They must be rusted stuck on there. I will try hard and maybe buy one of those hammer screwdrivers. You said they were special, but didn't show a close up of the screw. I'm not sure if my coupler has ever been changed. I've tried to access it but can't because of cover plate bolts being stuck, so I'm guessing it's never been changed. I think I can see it from below, but can't tell if it's cracked. Hoping I can remove cover plate to see better from above. Also my horn doesn't work right. It always beeps, I think the wire insulation is probably worn off and is making contact with metal. If I can get my horn to work right I will be so happy. I've had my bus for almost 20 years with no horn!!! This video really made me feel comfortable with doing this job since I now know what it looks like under the plate. I'm excited to finally be able to do maintenance on my steering column parts. I also notice the blinker assembly had two clamps inside mine only has one. My blinker assembly is so loose and spins around. I wonder what year you have so I can tell if my 1969 needs that part. I don't need the whole assembly just the little silver clamp inside. Look forward to hopefully hearing your response.

[@blinddog140]

Another perfect video. Just received my new coupler! Thank you for the tutorial and gear oil advice! Will do!

[@themodernbayco]

Right on!

[@blinddog140]

And done! Twice even! (I forgot the horn wire, hahaha!)

[@marshallwebber9682]

Loved your PSA, but I thought the same thing: "You told me it was urgent...you say you do them all the time...why can't we see an example?" Thanks for the example. Still looking forward to the combo hitch receiver/bumper frame/exhaust hanger!

[@themodernbayco]

We are close to dialing in our design, and within the coming months it will be available to buy!

[@GregMarquis]

Nicely done!

[@themodernbayco]

Thanks!

[@CutthroatLocator]

Tubular!