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jasonpickett

01-20-2012 09:05 PM

s10 frame steering question

I was wondering what you guys on s10 frames used for a steering column. I don't want to use the factory s10 column. I would like to used either a ididit or a flaming river column. What also did you do for the steering joints.

Thanks,
Jason

D-man313

01-20-2012 09:30 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

Measured what length column i needed and ordered one of these.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Nostal...lumn,9145.html

With these ujoints
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Sweet-...DisplayId=9145

Been on the road since August 2011 and no problems yet.

jasonpickett

01-21-2012 12:28 AM

Re: s10 frame steering question

Do you have any pics inside the cab.

Thanks,
Jason

code4

01-21-2012 11:17 AM

Re: s10 frame steering question

i used the original 54 column cut to correct length and a bearing on the bottom. welded a u joint from it to a section of the s10 steering rod that attaches to the steering box.

54 jimmy

01-21-2012 01:22 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

i used a 67-72 chevy truck/van steering column. it fits the orignal steering column clamp for the ad trucks. if you look in my thread you will see. i modifyed the s10 lower steering shaft with the 67 upper piece. works great.

D-man313

01-22-2012 07:13 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

3 Attachment(s)

Here you go

mknittle

01-22-2012 07:28 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

That steering wheel is cool!

54foster

01-22-2012 09:02 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-man313 (Post 5139250)

Here you go

What turn signals did you use with the column?? And do you remember what column length you used?

D-man313

01-22-2012 10:12 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

Quote:

Originally Posted by mknittle (Post 5139283)

That steering wheel is cool!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54foster (Post 5139479)

What turn signals did you use with the column?? And do you remember what column length you used?

This turn signal switch
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=617875

And i think 30" or 32" column. I cut a broom handle down and bolted it to my wheel, sat in my truck with the wheel and make shift column where i liked it and measured how long of column i needed, to be comfortable and to get a straight shot to the steering box.

S10Fan

01-22-2012 10:15 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

I used the stock '50 column in mine with U-joints connecting the 50 to the S-10 steering shaft. My turn signals are the same used by D-man313.

54foster

01-22-2012 10:15 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-man313 (Post 5139669)

Thanks

This turn signal switch
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=617875

And i think 30" or 32" column. I cut a broom handle down and bolted it to my wheel, sat in my truck with the wheel and make shift column where i liked it and measured how long of column i needed, to be comfortable and to get a straight shot to the steering box.

Thanks, I'm a bigger guy 6'2 and that column looked big to me. I have the original steering wheel and want to keep it. Will it fit on that column?

D-man313

01-23-2012 09:15 AM

Re: s10 frame steering question

Im not sure on the old wheel with the new column.

rollinrooster

01-23-2012 08:52 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

Went with flaming river,but havent installed it yet. Looks good in the box. :lol

jasonpickett

01-24-2012 01:58 AM

Re: s10 frame steering question

looks good thanks for the pics.

jasonpickett

01-24-2012 08:22 PM

Re: s10 frame steering question

is anyone running a tilt column

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