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05-09-2012, 01:03 PM
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Shorten Stock Steering Column?
is it possible to shorten the stock steering column? i would like to back the steering wheel away from me a good 6 inches or so. i have a 67 chevy pickup. i took the plastic pins out of the intermediate shaft and took the two pieces apart. could i cut say 6 inches out, put back together, and put a bolt thru both to hold in place? or am i crazy?
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05-09-2012, 03:00 PM
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Location: lancaster, south carolina
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
I shortened mine about three inches by just removing the plastic rivets and collapsing it. DON'T put a bolt in it , it was made to collapse in case of a wreck so the column hopefully wouldn't impel you. you can only shorten it so much before it hits the dash on the inside, assuming your using column shift.
Theres a thread in the faq section on how to shorten it.
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05-09-2012, 04:06 PM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
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05-09-2012, 06:14 PM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
note to self, check faq's BEFORE posting a faq
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05-10-2012, 11:17 AM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
I have read that it also moves the steering wheel down lower. Anyone have experience with this issue?
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05-10-2012, 04:17 PM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
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05-10-2012, 09:31 PM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
Got any pics of it with the shortened column and lowered seat. I'm 6'6" tall and need all the room I can get
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05-11-2012, 08:19 AM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
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If your running a small diameter steering wheel or if your not a great BIG  ugly guy like me you may be okay without lowering the seat, it was really tight for me getting in and out. I only took about two inches out of the front of the seat bracket and three out of the back. Lowering the seat also puts your knees in more of a bind which makes the ride less comfortable, which would deffinently be a consideration at 6'6'' tall..... I'm only 6'1''
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03-26-2014, 07:37 PM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
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03-26-2014, 08:05 PM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
Mine...sucked the column down as far as she'd go!
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03-26-2014, 11:45 PM
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Re: Shorten Stock Steering Column?
so, can a tilt column be shortened?
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