[Argess]

The column does slide in and out, but if I something like that, I'll get quite a gap between the back of the wheel and the column/stalk. But a spacer might work. I"ll have to look. It's been a long time since I assembled all that stuff.

I could also try the bending things over the winter. That way I have lots of time to get a replacement should I break it. You California and other southern States guys have no idea what it feels like here in April ...when the itch to drive is upon one, yet it's still too cold (not to mention the road salt residue) to go for a spin yet.

Thanks for all the replies.

Edit.....and the gap was mentioned while I was typing.....hunt and peck typing is soooooo slow.....LOL