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Old 03-05-2008, 09:17 AM   #1
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steering colum

i just swapped colums in my 72 3/4 ton chevy i put it all back together but there is about an inch of movement when you grab the wheel and pull it up and down any ideas
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Old 03-05-2008, 02:31 PM   #2
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Re: steering colum

Is the lower spring in place on the shaft?

There should be a spring on the shaft between the column and joint.

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Old 03-05-2008, 09:21 PM   #3
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Re: steering colum

no there was no spring in there when i pulled it out could you post up pics if you dont mind thanks
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Old 03-06-2008, 12:15 AM   #4
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Old 03-06-2008, 10:35 AM   #5
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Re: steering colum

oh there is my problem i dont got one lol any place i could buy one or does any one have one for sale
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http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.asp?page=129
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