Steering Column issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mstrgrn · 04-03-2006, 08:21 PM

I bought a new column from ebay, but the shaft ends at the bottom of the column with the rag joint. the one i removed from my truck goes all the way to the steering box. Is the new one for power steering set-up, and if so, can i use the original shaft in the new one.

Thanks in advance

*rage'nrat638* · 04-03-2006, 08:24 PM

yea there two pieces, reuse the lower shaft...i hope this is what your asking

mstrgrn · 04-03-2006, 08:27 PM

nope, original does not have two pieces only one, that is the problem, where can i get the lower portion?

**Palf70Step** · 04-03-2006, 09:05 PM

If your's is a 1967 then they were just a one piec shaft (maybe 68 also). You should be able to unbolt your old 1 piece at the rag joint, and place the two piece unit in it's place. You can proably find one on the parts board (I think it is called the intermediate shaft).

mstrgrn · 04-03-2006, 09:23 PM

yeah i will need the intermediate shaft

mstrgrn · 04-04-2006, 01:10 PM

Can i use the 67 shaft in the newer column, or do i NEED to buy an intermdiate shaft?

Tx Firefighter · 04-04-2006, 01:35 PM

You could reuse the 1 piece shaft into the new column as long as the new column isn't a tilt type.

But, the 2 piece design with the intermediate shaft is a worthy upgrade for your truck. The government mandated a collapsible steering column, which is why GM did it. It's a good safety feature.

Try the parts board, I'd bet you could pick up an intermediate shaft for 10 or 20 bucks.

sneakysnake · 04-04-2006, 03:36 PM

Did you see this thread yet might help you out.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194842

mstrgrn · 04-04-2006, 06:17 PM

yeah i saw that thread after i posted the latest part. I will look on the parts board, i just want to be able to drive the truck again soon, so i will upgrade at a later date if i find one.

Thanks
Keith

raiders3581 · 06-27-2006, 11:14 PM

where is this Parts Board

Americanrider · 06-28-2006, 12:13 AM

Here is the link for the index, there are many individual boards for different subjects & year groups.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php

04-03-2006, 08:21 PM	#1
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	Steering Column issue I bought a new column from ebay, but the shaft ends at the bottom of the column with the rag joint. the one i removed from my truck goes all the way to the steering box. Is the new one for power steering set-up, and if so, can i use the original shaft in the new one. Thanks in advance Last edited by mstrgrn; 04-03-2006 at 08:28 PM.

04-03-2006, 08:24 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Steering Column issue yea there two pieces, reuse the lower shaft...i hope this is what your asking

04-03-2006, 08:27 PM	#3
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	Re: Steering Column issue nope, original does not have two pieces only one, that is the problem, where can i get the lower portion?

04-03-2006, 09:05 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,085	Re: Steering Column issue If your's is a 1967 then they were just a one piec shaft (maybe 68 also). You should be able to unbolt your old 1 piece at the rag joint, and place the two piece unit in it's place. You can proably find one on the parts board (I think it is called the intermediate shaft). __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-03-2006 at 09:06 PM.

04-03-2006, 09:23 PM	#5
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	Re: Steering Column issue yeah i will need the intermediate shaft

04-04-2006, 01:10 PM	#6
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	Re: Steering Column issue Can i use the 67 shaft in the newer column, or do i NEED to buy an intermdiate shaft?

04-04-2006, 01:35 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Steering Column issue You could reuse the 1 piece shaft into the new column as long as the new column isn't a tilt type. But, the 2 piece design with the intermediate shaft is a worthy upgrade for your truck. The government mandated a collapsible steering column, which is why GM did it. It's a good safety feature. Try the parts board, I'd bet you could pick up an intermediate shaft for 10 or 20 bucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 04-04-2006 at 01:35 PM.

04-04-2006, 03:36 PM	#8
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Steering Column issue Did you see this thread yet might help you out. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194842

04-04-2006, 06:17 PM	#9
mstrgrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 64	Re: Steering Column issue yeah i saw that thread after i posted the latest part. I will look on the parts board, i just want to be able to drive the truck again soon, so i will upgrade at a later date if i find one. Thanks Keith

06-27-2006, 11:14 PM	#10
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: Steering Column issue where is this Parts Board

06-28-2006, 12:13 AM	#11
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Steering Column issue Here is the link for the index, there are many individual boards for different subjects & year groups. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php Last edited by Americanrider; 06-28-2006 at 01:10 PM.



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