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c10crazy · 03-20-2006, 09:30 AM

How hard is it to remove a van tilt from a van?. It looks like (2) bolts under the column inside, (2) bolts on the steering shaft near the steering box and one nut with a cotter pin for the linkage. Am I correct saying it's only 4 bolts and a nut????

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-20-2006, 09:45 AM

There is a plate near the bottom of the column that bolts to the floor with a few screws and there are the wires to disconnect. The TS harness has to be unplugged and the shift indicator light wire unplugs from the fuse panel.

Jim

c10crazy · 03-20-2006, 10:05 AM

Thanks. Are they actual screws or are they bolts that hold the floor plate on?

Swbman · 03-20-2006, 10:49 AM

the screws hold the rubber to the floorboard, you can also just cut around it with a sharp knife, because you wont be able to use the rubber the ones in the trucks are different.

Longhorn Man · 03-20-2006, 03:48 PM

The 3/8 wrench needed at the rag joint needs to be a 12 point if I remember correctly.

Myself · 03-20-2006, 04:42 PM

Yes, 12 point they are usually rusted real good. I have also had good luck tapping an 11mm 1/4" drive socket on there.

Bob Moore · 03-20-2006, 08:05 PM

If you decide not to cut the rubber sealing plate, you need to remove 5 sheet metal fasteners with a 10MM 6point socket. I find it easiest to remove the cross bolt on the steering shaft and wedge open the flange - one bolt instead of 2 on the rag joint.

I usually leave the steering wheel on to pull with when everything is loose.

Takes less than 15 minutes to remove at the pick a part. I then change steering wheels to the later truck 4 spoke or Camaro 4 spoke. The yard includes the wheel with the column - same price.

03-20-2006, 09:30 AM	#1
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	1980 Van tilt removal How hard is it to remove a van tilt from a van?. It looks like (2) bolts under the column inside, (2) bolts on the steering shaft near the steering box and one nut with a cotter pin for the linkage. Am I correct saying it's only 4 bolts and a nut???? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

03-20-2006, 09:45 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 1980 Van tilt removal There is a plate near the bottom of the column that bolts to the floor with a few screws and there are the wires to disconnect. The TS harness has to be unplugged and the shift indicator light wire unplugs from the fuse panel. Jim

03-20-2006, 10:05 AM	#3
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: 1980 Van tilt removal Thanks. Are they actual screws or are they bolts that hold the floor plate on? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

03-20-2006, 10:49 AM	#4
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Re: 1980 Van tilt removal the screws hold the rubber to the floorboard, you can also just cut around it with a sharp knife, because you wont be able to use the rubber the ones in the trucks are different. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

03-20-2006, 03:48 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1980 Van tilt removal The 3/8 wrench needed at the rag joint needs to be a 12 point if I remember correctly.

03-20-2006, 04:42 PM	#6
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,144	Re: 1980 Van tilt removal Yes, 12 point they are usually rusted real good. I have also had good luck tapping an 11mm 1/4" drive socket on there.

03-20-2006, 08:05 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: 1980 Van tilt removal If you decide not to cut the rubber sealing plate, you need to remove 5 sheet metal fasteners with a 10MM 6point socket. I find it easiest to remove the cross bolt on the steering shaft and wedge open the flange - one bolt instead of 2 on the rag joint. I usually leave the steering wheel on to pull with when everything is loose. Takes less than 15 minutes to remove at the pick a part. I then change steering wheels to the later truck 4 spoke or Camaro 4 spoke. The yard includes the wheel with the column - same price. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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