Aftermarket Steering column

[1998c1500]

Has anyone used this one from Jeg's?
Is there anything that would prevent this from being a bolt-in installation in a 65? I realize I would need linkage. 350/700r4 combo.
Thanks


https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/7047...EaAl-PEALw_wcB

[65c10restomod]

this column has no mounting holes and is only 30" long and connects with Double D

[66_C20]

It looks identical to the one I got from a different vendor and installed in my ‘66. It was pretty straightforward to install using the factory brackets and hardware but as already stated, there are no mounting holes which I wasn’t aware of when I bought it. It worked out just fine tho as it allowed me to position the column where I wanted it, and then just marked, drilled, and tapped the holes. My combo is a 1966 C20 with a 454 and a TH400.

[Mack B]

Originally Posted by 66_C20

It looks identical to the one I got from a different vendor and installed in my ‘66. It was pretty straightforward to install using the factory brackets and hardware but as already stated, there are no mounting holes which I wasn’t aware of when I bought it. It worked out just fine tho as it allowed me to position the column where I wanted it, and then just marked, drilled, and tapped the holes. My combo is a 1966 C20 with a 454 and a TH400.

Where you able to adapt a stock wheel to the tilt column or did you go a different direction?

[66_C20]

Originally Posted by Mack B

Where you able to adapt a stock wheel to the tilt column or did you go a different direction?

Yeah the column comes with a coupler attached to it for an aftermarket wheel but removing the center nut allows you to remove that coupler and then you can use the stock steering wheel with that same center nut. Which is the exact route I took. The splines line up with no issue.

Side note: what part of lower Alabama are you in?

[Mack B]

Originally Posted by 66_C20

Yeah the column comes with a coupler attached to it for an aftermarket wheel but removing the center nut allows you to remove that coupler and then you can use the stock steering wheel with that same center nut. Which is the exact route I took. The splines line up with no issue.

Side note: what part of lower Alabama are you in?

Thanks for the information! My wheel is dang near on my legs, I would love to upgrade to tilt.

I'm just north of Mobile, Al.

[kens65fb]

Originally Posted by 65c10restomod

this column has no mounting holes and is only 30" long and connects with Double D

What do you mean by " mounting holes "

[whitedog76]

How is the quality on these columns? I’ve read some poor reviews on overseas columns. I would like to think Jegs has a little higher standards.

[1998c1500]

Originally Posted by whitedog76

How is the quality on these columns? I’ve read some poor reviews on overseas columns. I would like to think Jegs has a little higher standards.

This is why I asked.
Does anyone know the length needed? I feel I read it somewhere, but can't find the post.

I also should have mentioned that my truck was converted to power steering with an 80"s gear and pump and has the DD shaft.
Thanks for the replies.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by 1998c1500

This is why I asked.
Does anyone know the length needed? I feel I read it somewhere, but can't find the post.

I also should have mentioned that my truck was converted to power steering with an 80"s gear and pump and has the DD shaft.
Thanks for the replies.

Measuring a steering column doesn't seem to be done the same way by everyone. You could find a couple inches difference depending on who measures it. So here are three places that show how to measure a steering column, all three are the same:
https://www.ididitinc.com/files/pdf/...ringcolumn.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufl6IP90alY
https://www.performanceonline.com/bl...eering-column/

[DaHos]

Installing one similar as we speak.........Lets just say the labor to modify this column offsets the additional cost of buying the Ididit Retrofit column !!!! NO NSS or Rev light provisions, no mounting provisions and the 1" Female DD output is a joke !!!!!

[The Rocknrod]

My only issue with the aftermarket columns are the horn contacts are so long, made for using the 9 bolt billet steering wheel adapter. I want to use a 57 type wheel and I only found Ididit makes that possible out of the box. Now if I 'knew' the correct part that would swap that out I'd save a bunch.

[65c10restomod]

What do you mean by " mounting holes "

no bolts .Needs to be clamped

Does anyone know the length needed? I feel I read it somewhere, but can't find the post.

32"

[Pinball Chris]

Read this before buying an aftermarket column.


https://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infos...ng_Columns.pdf

[kens65fb]

Originally Posted by Pinball Chris

Read this before buying an aftermarket column.


https://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infos...ng_Columns.pdf

That article is over 5 years old, the defects have been corrected

[Pontitruck]

Originally Posted by 65c10restomod

no bolts .Needs to be clamped



32"

Interesting, when I look them up for my 65 they come up 33", anyone else have some input and pics of course.

[The Rocknrod]

People 'sometimes' measure differently. Here is an example of standard steering colum measuring total length from end of the shaft (box end) to wheel mount, not to include the steering wheel mounting spline shaft:

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