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72frmtrk · 11-23-2005, 09:46 PM

Hello, Has anyone ever shortened a chevy van tilt steering column to make it fit into a 4x4 truck? I thought all I had to do was move the reverse light switch closer to the firewall. It looks like I'm going to have to shorten the whole column also. I just got done restoring this column tearing it apart sanding it and repainting it. I also replaced all the bearings and turn signal cam. Now I get to tear it all back apart! Then cut and hack it up then put it all back together again. I just love doing things the hard way! Why do it right the first time when you can do it right the second time. Anyway if anyone has done this in the past can you please let me know? The measurements would help out alot but thats probably asking to much

da-burb · 11-23-2005, 09:58 PM

The simple fix is to shorten your intermediate shaft. There is a plastic block inside the hollow shaft that you heat up and compress to fit. No need to shorten the steering shaft.

Tx Firefighter · 11-23-2005, 10:26 PM

A picture is worth a 1000 words.

I took this when I did the install in my green truck.

**tnblazerk5** · 11-23-2005, 11:01 PM

heres sum things about it in
FAQ section of the board
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=63328

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937

i put a van tilt in my 67 this past summer and love it i also moved the whole column closer to the dash for more room

krue · 11-24-2005, 02:48 AM

The faq threads should have what you need. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi btw.

70GMCer · 11-24-2005, 09:21 AM

What "Tx Firefighter" said....All I did was take the shaft off the column, and hit it squarely on the end while being held in a vise or standing up on one end on the floor. It will collapse to the length needed. I wouldn't use heat on it though.......

11-23-2005, 09:46 PM	#1
72frmtrk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 12	chevy truck steering column mod ? Hello, Has anyone ever shortened a chevy van tilt steering column to make it fit into a 4x4 truck? I thought all I had to do was move the reverse light switch closer to the firewall. It looks like I'm going to have to shorten the whole column also. I just got done restoring this column tearing it apart sanding it and repainting it. I also replaced all the bearings and turn signal cam. Now I get to tear it all back apart! Then cut and hack it up then put it all back together again. I just love doing things the hard way! Why do it right the first time when you can do it right the second time. Anyway if anyone has done this in the past can you please let me know? The measurements would help out alot but thats probably asking to much

11-23-2005, 09:58 PM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: chevy truck steering column mod ? The simple fix is to shorten your intermediate shaft. There is a plastic block inside the hollow shaft that you heat up and compress to fit. No need to shorten the steering shaft. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-23-2005, 10:26 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: chevy truck steering column mod ? A picture is worth a 1000 words. I took this when I did the install in my green truck. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-23-2005, 11:01 PM	#4
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: chevy truck steering column mod ? heres sum things about it in FAQ section of the board http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=63328 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937 i put a van tilt in my 67 this past summer and love it i also moved the whole column closer to the dash for more room

11-24-2005, 02:48 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: chevy truck steering column mod ? The faq threads should have what you need. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi btw. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-24-2005, 09:21 AM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: chevy truck steering column mod ? What "Tx Firefighter" said....All I did was take the shaft off the column, and hit it squarely on the end while being held in a vise or standing up on one end on the floor. It will collapse to the length needed. I wouldn't use heat on it though....... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang



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