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Old 06-23-2020, 08:07 PM   #1
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Steering Column Placement

I recently got a rebuilt non-tilt floor shift steering column from Randy500 to install as a part of my front end swap. I figured now was the best time so the entire steering system was solid.

I installed it without issue, except for this one small detail. There are two “nubs” on the column that look like they sit in the two holes on the bracket on the firewall, but I can’t get those “nubs” to sit within that bracket. It looks like the go almost all the way, but won’t seat in there. I can’t get the column to go any further into the truck. It may be solved by someone simply posting a picture of this area on their truck.

Ignore the hose clamp. My stock strap was broken and this was the next best thing I had.

Thank you in advance!
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Old 06-24-2020, 03:51 PM   #2
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I'm not going to say 100% they are not suppose to but here is my stock steering column and the numbs aren't in the holes either.
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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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Old 06-24-2020, 04:08 PM   #3
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Re: Steering Column Placement

I couldn't get them in mine either...
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Old 06-24-2020, 04:52 PM   #4
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Re: Steering Column Placement

Thank you both SO MUCH. I felt like they should, but I can't remember what my old column looked like (and it probably wasn't in the right place anyways...)
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Old 06-24-2020, 08:48 PM   #5
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Re: Steering Column Placement

I believe those bumps are there for the bracket to clamp above them to help prevent the column from being pushed up into the cab upon front end impact. Stops if you will.
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Old 06-24-2020, 09:11 PM   #6
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I believe those bumps are there for the bracket to clamp above them to help prevent the column from being pushed up into the cab upon front end impact. Stops if you will.

Good point. You maybe right sir.
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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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