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jasonpickett · 01-20-2012, 09:05 PM

I was wondering what you guys on s10 frames used for a steering column. I don't want to use the factory s10 column. I would like to used either a ididit or a flaming river column. What also did you do for the steering joints.

Thanks,
Jason

D-man313 · 01-20-2012, 09:30 PM

Measured what length column i needed and ordered one of these.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Nostal...lumn,9145.html

With these ujoints
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Sweet-...DisplayId=9145

Been on the road since August 2011 and no problems yet.

jasonpickett · 01-21-2012, 12:28 AM

Do you have any pics inside the cab.

Thanks,
Jason

code4 · 01-21-2012, 11:17 AM

i used the original 54 column cut to correct length and a bearing on the bottom. welded a u joint from it to a section of the s10 steering rod that attaches to the steering box.

54 jimmy · 01-21-2012, 01:22 PM

i used a 67-72 chevy truck/van steering column. it fits the orignal steering column clamp for the ad trucks. if you look in my thread you will see. i modifyed the s10 lower steering shaft with the 67 upper piece. works great.

D-man313 · 01-22-2012, 07:13 PM

Here you go

54foster · 01-22-2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-man313

Here you go

What turn signals did you use with the column?? And do you remember what column length you used?

D-man313 · 01-22-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mknittle

That steering wheel is cool!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54foster

What turn signals did you use with the column?? And do you remember what column length you used?

This turn signal switch
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=617875

And i think 30" or 32" column. I cut a broom handle down and bolted it to my wheel, sat in my truck with the wheel and make shift column where i liked it and measured how long of column i needed, to be comfortable and to get a straight shot to the steering box.

mknittle · 01-22-2012, 07:28 PM

That steering wheel is cool!

D-man313 · 01-23-2012, 09:15 AM

Im not sure on the old wheel with the new column.

rollinrooster · 01-23-2012, 08:52 PM

Went with flaming river,but havent installed it yet. Looks good in the box. :lol

jasonpickett · 01-24-2012, 01:58 AM

looks good thanks for the pics.

jasonpickett · 01-24-2012, 08:22 PM

is anyone running a tilt column

01-20-2012, 09:05 PM	#1
jasonpickett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Littlestown, PA Posts: 51	s10 frame steering question I was wondering what you guys on s10 frames used for a steering column. I don't want to use the factory s10 column. I would like to used either a ididit or a flaming river column. What also did you do for the steering joints. Thanks, Jason

01-20-2012, 09:30 PM	#2
D-man313 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hebron, IN Posts: 194	Re: s10 frame steering question Measured what length column i needed and ordered one of these. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Nostal...lumn,9145.html With these ujoints http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Sweet-...DisplayId=9145 Been on the road since August 2011 and no problems yet. __________________ Mom, I think I may have broke something. My tires keep spinning and leaving black marks every where

01-21-2012, 12:28 AM	#3
jasonpickett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Littlestown, PA Posts: 51	Re: s10 frame steering question Do you have any pics inside the cab. Thanks, Jason

01-21-2012, 11:17 AM	#4
code4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kalispell, Montana Posts: 54	Re: s10 frame steering question i used the original 54 column cut to correct length and a bearing on the bottom. welded a u joint from it to a section of the s10 steering rod that attaches to the steering box.

01-21-2012, 01:22 PM	#5
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: s10 frame steering question i used a 67-72 chevy truck/van steering column. it fits the orignal steering column clamp for the ad trucks. if you look in my thread you will see. i modifyed the s10 lower steering shaft with the 67 upper piece. works great. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-22-2012, 07:13 PM	#6
D-man313 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hebron, IN Posts: 194	Re: s10 frame steering question Here you go Attached Images __________________ Mom, I think I may have broke something. My tires keep spinning and leaving black marks every where

01-22-2012, 07:28 PM	#9
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: s10 frame steering question That steering wheel is cool! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

01-23-2012, 09:15 AM	#10
D-man313 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hebron, IN Posts: 194	Re: s10 frame steering question Im not sure on the old wheel with the new column. __________________ Mom, I think I may have broke something. My tires keep spinning and leaving black marks every where

01-23-2012, 08:52 PM	#11
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: s10 frame steering question Went with flaming river,but havent installed it yet. Looks good in the box. :lol

01-24-2012, 01:58 AM	#12
jasonpickett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Littlestown, PA Posts: 51	Re: s10 frame steering question looks good thanks for the pics.

01-24-2012, 08:22 PM	#13
jasonpickett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Littlestown, PA Posts: 51	Re: s10 frame steering question is anyone running a tilt column



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