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Nova70 · 02-25-2010, 05:38 PM

How long is the factory column? If I wanted one a little shorter than the factory one would I have to change anything?

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2010, 05:53 PM

I'm sure someone has the link, but there are step by step directions in the FAQ on pushing the stock column in a few inches. It's a HUGE improvement.

Nova70 · 02-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the input, I want to get a chrome column and found some for a decent price. I just don't know how to pick my length. Any clue how I would go about picking what size I want? They come in 30" 32" and 33" lengths. I was thinking the 30" but I'm not sure.

Edit- Here is the one I'm looking at. http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...cks/ECSC-S.htm

Nova70 · 02-26-2010, 01:37 AM

Anyone know how to go about measuring which length column I will like best? Or is this kind of a buy and try it situation?

wzuke · 02-26-2010, 02:32 AM

I think you will want a 33 inch. Some of the postings on ebay include a a picture with measurements so you can see how they measure them. You may have to adapt the column to the shaft that goes to the steering box; it is different than your stock setup. I understand that they also have a painted direct replacement tilt wheel but it is a bit pricey.

Hottrucks · 02-26-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I'm sure someone has the link, but there are step by step directions in the FAQ on pushing the stock column in a few inches. It's a HUGE improvement.

I just did it

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=147927

02-25-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Factory Column Length How long is the factory column? If I wanted one a little shorter than the factory one would I have to change anything? __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305

02-25-2010, 05:53 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Factory Column Length I'm sure someone has the link, but there are step by step directions in the FAQ on pushing the stock column in a few inches. It's a HUGE improvement.

02-25-2010, 05:57 PM	#3
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Factory Column Length Thanks for the input, I want to get a chrome column and found some for a decent price. I just don't know how to pick my length. Any clue how I would go about picking what size I want? They come in 30" 32" and 33" lengths. I was thinking the 30" but I'm not sure. Edit- Here is the one I'm looking at. http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...cks/ECSC-S.htm __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305 Last edited by Nova70; 02-25-2010 at 05:57 PM.

02-26-2010, 01:37 AM	#4
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Factory Column Length Anyone know how to go about measuring which length column I will like best? Or is this kind of a buy and try it situation? __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305

02-26-2010, 02:32 AM	#5
wzuke Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 112	Re: Factory Column Length I think you will want a 33 inch. Some of the postings on ebay include a a picture with measurements so you can see how they measure them. You may have to adapt the column to the shaft that goes to the steering box; it is different than your stock setup. I understand that they also have a painted direct replacement tilt wheel but it is a bit pricey.



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