Looking for tilt steering column...Any recommendations?

[JWPOORE]

I would like to put a tilt steering column in my 70 Blazer and would like one that is probably already remanufactured/rebuilt so that I could basically just have it installed by someone. I currently cannot do the work physically, so I would like something that would not cost an arm and a leg to have installed with additional modifications and/or upgrades.

I came across this one at Brother's and was wondering if anyone else has used it, if it is any good, or if there are any other places/suggestions you could recommend to look for one that is ready to install like this one: http://brothersonlinestore.com/prodi...number=RTSC72A

Thanks guys for any feedback and help on this.

[gus]

are you looking for new or used?

[JWPOORE]

New or remanufactured/restored. Basically something that does not need anything done to it other than installation with the exception of adding the shifter/turn signal etc. Thanks.

[vtblazer]

Go stock.

Will be the simplest install of them all.

Search the board or evil-bay, you'll come across one soon enough.

[krue]

with going stock. Check the Parts board, I've seen some nice units sold by some of the board vendors.

[Huck]

All you need is an original TRUCK (67-72) column and specify if you want one for an automatic or 4 speed (which is much harder to find). Expect to pay around $250.-$350. for a good original in excellent operating condition. Some guys, especially on e-bay try to sell a Van tilt as a truck tilt ---it is not the same, doesn't warrant the high price, and is easy to tell the difference if you know what to look for. I usually sell my truck tilts on the board or on e-bay and guarantee them to be as described. Can usually be swapped out in about an hour. Huck

[snj8198]

yeah,after market and new condition stock columns seem to be priced quite close to each other. so it just depends on what look your going for. I installed a flaming river 30" and recessed it to the tilt for more leg and arm room. -steve

[TonyJohnson]

That link in Brothers looked pretty good to me...

[LUV2XCLR8]

I know Tim Christian gets rebuilt OE ones from somewhere in the low $400's

[Huskerboy2]

If you can get an original truck tilt completely rebuilt, like the one in the Brothers link, for low $400's, it's worth it, in my opinion. You can go to ebay, or wherever, and spend $250 or so, plus shipping, for a used one that may or may not need to be rebuilt and refinished. By the time you buy a new turn signal switch for $35, plus the bearings, which will probably run you another $50, plus the paint to refinish the thing, not to mention your time..........

I bought one that had been completely redone. I think I paid $400 for it, plus shipping. That thing showed up and was showroom beautiful. Really, really nice, inside and out. Ready to bolt right into the truck.

It seemed like a lot of money to me at the time, but when I did the math, it was pretty close to a wash and it saved me a LOT of time. Those tilt columns take some time, effort and parts to rebuild and if you are going to go through the time to put in a new column, I would highly recommend rebuilding it and putting in a new switch.

Just my opinion.