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[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Universal joints, which steering columns already have. Just need one that's in the right spot with the necessary range of motion.

Image from link above

Alternatively, a ring/pinion gearbox could be designed to let the pinion rotate on one axis without issue.

I assume they used a rack/pinion setup with u-joints.

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