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jd4300fel · 11-04-2006, 12:45 PM

I had to remove the column to do some work on the brake light switch my brake lights were on all the time. And since had to remove the column to gain access to the wire's I figured this would be the perfect time to stuff the steering wheel closer to the dash. After reading the FAQ article "shortening the steering column" from Putter and other's I had my welder and grinders ready to go. The only problem was the neutral safty switch hitting the fire wall. My solutiuon was to keep the switch inside the cab by relocating 2 inches or so. Now I can move the column in as far as I want.

PanelDeland · 11-04-2006, 06:06 PM

I hope you documented this very well.There may be a need for me to have better instructions on this.Just in case my diet doesn't work.

krue · 11-04-2006, 07:41 PM

qksilver · 11-04-2006, 08:40 PM

I agree...........what's a diet?

11-04-2006, 12:45 PM	#1
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	shortening steering column I had to remove the column to do some work on the brake light switch my brake lights were on all the time. And since had to remove the column to gain access to the wire's I figured this would be the perfect time to stuff the steering wheel closer to the dash. After reading the FAQ article "shortening the steering column" from Putter and other's I had my welder and grinders ready to go. The only problem was the neutral safty switch hitting the fire wall. My solutiuon was to keep the switch inside the cab by relocating 2 inches or so. Now I can move the column in as far as I want. Attached Images __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

11-04-2006, 06:06 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: shortening steering column I hope you documented this very well.There may be a need for me to have better instructions on this.Just in case my diet doesn't work. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 11-04-2006 at 06:06 PM.

11-04-2006, 07:41 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: shortening steering column __________________ "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"

11-04-2006, 08:40 PM	#4
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: shortening steering column I agree...........what's a diet?



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