s10 frame steering question

[jasonpickett]

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]

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]

Do you have any pics inside the cab.

Thanks,
Jason

[code4]

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]

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]

Here you go

[mknittle]

That steering wheel is cool!

[54foster]

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]

Originally Posted by mknittle

That steering wheel is cool!

Thanks

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.

[S10Fan]

I used the stock '50 column in mine with U-joints connecting the 50 to the S-10 steering shaft. My turn signals are the same used by D-man313.

[54foster]

Originally Posted by D-man313

Thanks



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.

Thanks, I'm a bigger guy 6'2 and that column looked big to me. I have the original steering wheel and want to keep it. Will it fit on that column?

[D-man313]

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

[rollinrooster]

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

[jasonpickett]

looks good thanks for the pics.

[jasonpickett]

is anyone running a tilt column