Steering Column Placement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Willys_MB · 06-23-2020, 08:07 PM

I recently got a rebuilt non-tilt floor shift steering column from Randy500 to install as a part of my front end swap. I figured now was the best time so the entire steering system was solid.

I installed it without issue, except for this one small detail. There are two “nubs” on the column that look like they sit in the two holes on the bracket on the firewall, but I can’t get those “nubs” to sit within that bracket. It looks like the go almost all the way, but won’t seat in there. I can’t get the column to go any further into the truck. It may be solved by someone simply posting a picture of this area on their truck.

Ignore the hose clamp. My stock strap was broken and this was the next best thing I had.

Thank you in advance!

Andy4639 · 06-24-2020, 03:51 PM

I'm not going to say 100% they are not suppose to but here is my stock steering column and the numbs aren't in the holes either.

**1971Stepside** · 06-24-2020, 04:08 PM

I couldn't get them in mine either...

Willys_MB · 06-24-2020, 04:52 PM

Thank you both SO MUCH. I felt like they should, but I can't remember what my old column looked like (and it probably wasn't in the right place anyways...)

**Boog** · 06-24-2020, 08:48 PM

I believe those bumps are there for the bracket to clamp above them to help prevent the column from being pushed up into the cab upon front end impact. Stops if you will.

Andy4639 · 06-24-2020, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

I believe those bumps are there for the bracket to clamp above them to help prevent the column from being pushed up into the cab upon front end impact. Stops if you will.

Good point. You maybe right sir.

06-23-2020, 08:07 PM	#1
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Steering Column Placement I recently got a rebuilt non-tilt floor shift steering column from Randy500 to install as a part of my front end swap. I figured now was the best time so the entire steering system was solid. I installed it without issue, except for this one small detail. There are two “nubs” on the column that look like they sit in the two holes on the bracket on the firewall, but I can’t get those “nubs” to sit within that bracket. It looks like the go almost all the way, but won’t seat in there. I can’t get the column to go any further into the truck. It may be solved by someone simply posting a picture of this area on their truck. Ignore the hose clamp. My stock strap was broken and this was the next best thing I had. Thank you in advance! Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

06-24-2020, 03:51 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Steering Column Placement I'm not going to say 100% they are not suppose to but here is my stock steering column and the numbs aren't in the holes either. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-24-2020, 04:08 PM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Steering Column Placement I couldn't get them in mine either... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-24-2020, 04:52 PM	#4
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: Steering Column Placement Thank you both SO MUCH. I felt like they should, but I can't remember what my old column looked like (and it probably wasn't in the right place anyways...) __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

06-24-2020, 08:48 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: Steering Column Placement I believe those bumps are there for the bracket to clamp above them to help prevent the column from being pushed up into the cab upon front end impact. Stops if you will. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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