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Originally Posted by TexasCotton

The cross tube that supports the steering wheel column from within the dash. Did you remove this on this vehicle??. I notice various auto manufactures use the cross tube to support steer wheel column.

Would be curious if some different lighter material may be used. However getting the steering column support right and geometry right would be a concern. Thanks

I cut off the extra bracketry and put the main bar back in. It does support the steering column on this. I drilled some new holes in some tabs that were already on the column to re-mount the cluster since it originally used the dash cover/skin for it.

Maybe even getting rid of the bends in the bar could save a little bit of weight since it will use a little bit shorter piece to cross the span. The steering shaft has a u-joint in it so replicating the geometry of the original location shouldn't matter too much. I've been thinking about getting an aftermarket steering wheel so if I do that I can ditch both airbags and lose ~13-16lbs (just a guess)