{"product_id":"shaft-steering-193167","title":"Shaft Steering for Defender (1986 – 2006) Lower Column (Up to VA133508) – RTC4738","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RTC4738 is the lower steering column shaft for the Land Rover Defender, connecting the steering column to the intermediate shaft and transferring rotational input from the steering wheel to the steering rack or box. This lower section is subject to wear at its splined ends and universal joints, with symptoms including steering play, clunking on lock-to-lock movement, and imprecise directional response. Correct replacement with the specified shaft ensures accurate steering geometry and driver input transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower steering column shaft with splined connections to suit the Defender's steering assembly configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM replacement designed to mate with the original column and intermediate shaft without modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecified for vehicles up to chassis number VA133508, reflecting an early Defender column design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect universal joints and upper column shaft simultaneously during replacement, as wear typically affects multiple components concurrently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Land Rover Defender (all engines) from 1986 to 2006, lower steering column application, up to chassis number VA133508.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure about fitment? Feel free to get in touch at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thomasperformance.co.uk\"\u003einfo@thomasperformance.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allmakes 4x4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55821763707224,"sku":"RTC4738","price":68.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/0070\/6392\/files\/RTC4738-600x600.jpg?v=1758871328","url":"https:\/\/thomasperformance.co.uk\/products\/shaft-steering-193167","provider":"Thomas Performance Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}