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Where to disconnect steering column
About to perform a cab lift and not sure the correct procedure on disconnecting the steering column.
Should I mark the position on the column? At the rag joint? Or further up at that bolt by the shift linkage? Any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Where to disconnect steering column
Disconnect at the rag joint, then you can disconnect at the clamp at the base of the steering column where it comes through the firewall. I mark the shaft and the steering box input shaft to keep from 180 degrees out upon install.
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I'd just take it loose at the shifter linkage. It can only go back on one way where the bolt slides through. No reason to take it a part 2 times just to pick the cab up. Less stuff to have hanging.
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Re: Where to disconnect steering column
That looks like a 67 - 1 piece shaft , It's not coming apart .
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Re: Where to disconnect steering column
Grumpy wins! My 68 had this style shaft and it was a pain to get out. I was lucky enough that the bearings in my column were so shot that they had enough play to pull out through the cab and out the driver side door.
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Re: Where to disconnect steering column
You can just disconnect it at the steering box rag joint and lift , What are your plans ?
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