2" body lift and steering column question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Duner97 · 05-03-2005, 02:07 AM

You guys out there that have done this lift, what did you do with your steering column? As of now, i havent done anything. It works, but i dont like the look of it. It seems to have an upward curve to it. I know its a collapsable shaft, but even if i were to extend it, it still seems as though it would have the curve because the cab is going straight up, but not back any. it seems as though the steering box would need to be at more of an angle to counter this angle, but that would throw the steering arm outta whack.
Or i could buy a column with a u joint? but i was seeing what i can do in the meantime.
any suggestions?

Mudder · 05-03-2005, 02:26 AM

I put a ujoint in mine.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-03-2005, 01:27 PM

What did the u-joint come off of or did you buy it from a manufacturer?

Mudder · 05-03-2005, 01:35 PM

Chrysler minivan

I used to have 2 of them but they started binding so we took one off and its been great ever since.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-04-2005, 11:10 AM

So roughly what year would I need to look for to get one of those and did you just cut your steering shaft and weld it in on the lower end and the upper end slid in and secured with the bolt that I see? Looks like a pretty good solution, I'm sure I'm gonna have a problem with my steering when I go to putting it back in.

Mudder · 05-04-2005, 12:13 PM

I think it was like 86 ot 87 minivan and I had to have it cut to get it out....

Its actually welded on both ends into the uper end of the shaft. I will try to get ya a better pic this week.

2wdBlazer · 05-07-2005, 12:41 AM

The answer is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=shaft young grass-hopper.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-07-2005, 08:34 AM

I'm glad you posted that link cause I was trying to find your pics and info a few days ago and couldn't. I've got to do a u-joint setup so this saves me finding the info again.

05-03-2005, 02:07 AM	#1
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	2" body lift and steering column question You guys out there that have done this lift, what did you do with your steering column? As of now, i havent done anything. It works, but i dont like the look of it. It seems to have an upward curve to it. I know its a collapsable shaft, but even if i were to extend it, it still seems as though it would have the curve because the cab is going straight up, but not back any. it seems as though the steering box would need to be at more of an angle to counter this angle, but that would throw the steering arm outta whack. Or i could buy a column with a u joint? but i was seeing what i can do in the meantime. any suggestions? __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97

05-03-2005, 02:26 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I put a ujoint in mine. Attached Images

05-03-2005, 01:27 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	What did the u-joint come off of or did you buy it from a manufacturer? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-03-2005, 01:35 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Chrysler minivan I used to have 2 of them but they started binding so we took one off and its been great ever since. Last edited by Mudder; 05-03-2005 at 01:36 PM.

05-04-2005, 11:10 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	So roughly what year would I need to look for to get one of those and did you just cut your steering shaft and weld it in on the lower end and the upper end slid in and secured with the bolt that I see? Looks like a pretty good solution, I'm sure I'm gonna have a problem with my steering when I go to putting it back in. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-04-2005, 12:13 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I think it was like 86 ot 87 minivan and I had to have it cut to get it out.... Its actually welded on both ends into the uper end of the shaft. I will try to get ya a better pic this week.

05-07-2005, 12:41 AM	#7
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	The answer is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=shaft young grass-hopper. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

05-07-2005, 08:34 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I'm glad you posted that link cause I was trying to find your pics and info a few days ago and couldn't. I've got to do a u-joint setup so this saves me finding the info again. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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