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11-14-2019, 08:44 PM
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Steering column help needed please.
So I’m trying to install a steering column in my 1968 C10. Any help is appreciated.
I have a really nice 1968 C10 project. When I bought it in August it had a Blazer steering column literally JAMMED under the dash as a temporary way to yard drive it. Since then I bought a used aftermarket tilt column out of a 1972 C10. I don’t have a list of parts but I did buy a bunch of new parts from a vendor so I probably have 90% of the parts I need to correctly install the aftermarket column. I have the under dash support bracket and the engine compartment support bracket too.
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11-14-2019, 10:42 PM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
Make sure you put the seals on the column before you go attaching it to the cab. Especially the lower seal.
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11-15-2019, 04:26 PM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
67-68 columns are different than the 69-72 columns. The later models used an intermediate shaft style, the early ones did not.
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11-16-2019, 10:55 AM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
These are the parts I bought. I think I have two styles of the lower seal.
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11-16-2019, 11:18 AM
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Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
Put this one on the column and slide it all the way to the top as far as it will go.
Then slide this one on and leave towards the fire wall. Then this is the one you want to use at the fire wall. The black metal one goes on the dash under the column.
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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. |
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11-16-2019, 11:23 AM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
Thank! And thanks for the extra pics too! Bought this truck with a steering column that was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG, and missing the parts I showed. Helpful tips like this will help me get the newer column installed right the first time.
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11-16-2019, 11:31 AM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
Your welcome. These same pictures I posted in the Upstate GM truck page as well. Less your.
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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. |
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11-16-2019, 02:06 PM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
Mock up.
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11-16-2019, 07:54 PM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
Looking good sir!
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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. |
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11-16-2019, 08:59 PM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
I found a really ugly hack job behind the gauges. The upper column didn’t have any support so I removed the dash gauges only to find a complete mess. This will take some clever fabrication to repair.
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11-16-2019, 09:55 PM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
Yea I just saw your F/B post. That is some kind of messed up for sure. Find the under the column plate that has been chopped off and weld that u shape support back on and you should be good to go.
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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. |
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11-16-2019, 11:43 PM
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Re: Steering column help needed please.
I would try and find another brake pedal assembly and the upper support, then repair the dash piece.
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