aftermarket steering column

[vjjack04]

Got an Ididit column for a good deal, now I need to get it in the truck. I have a 3 1/2 inch drop column support. Anybody have good info on the "through the floor" set up? I am considering getting some sheet metal and cuting to fit the original area then using the flaming river column mount (floor) with ball type area where it passes through the fire wall. However, I have not done this before....anyone with advice...?

[Barney Rubble]

have a look at some of the build threads, I think kabwe did that in his.

[mr48chev]

Unless you have made a radical seating change or the way the stock column fits doesn't work with the rest of the steering I'd keep it in pretty close to the stock angle.

The two main things are still, a comfortable driving position and having the steering shaft between the bottom of the column and the steering box be with the least amount of tight angles. We have all seen photos of steering shafts in modified vehicles with U joints that have real tight angles and are in a constant bind.

[Scottshotrods]

Originally Posted by vjjack04

Got an Ididit column for a good deal, now I need to get it in the truck. I have a 3 1/2 inch drop column support. Anybody have good info on the "through the floor" set up? I am considering getting some sheet metal and cuting to fit the original area then using the flaming river column mount (floor) with ball type area where it passes through the fire wall. However, I have not done this before....anyone with advice...?

We have Ididit ball mount firewall mounts in STOCK and have GREAT deals for all members here.I know you have my info call me up at the shop and I wll take care of you for sure.
Justin

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

We have Ididit ball mount firewall mounts in STOCK and have GREAT deals for all members here.I know you have my info call me up at the shop and I wll take care of you for sure.
Justin

Justin, I got the ball for floor and the column drop locally for a good deal (one of the few things I can get here locally). However what I need now is the u-joints, shaft, and to understand the best way to cover the floor area I have - is there a floor area "filler"? Seems like sheet metal would be easy too. I will call you either today or tomorrow. Thanks.

[pgf545]

I just did a filler and a ball mount. Check out my build thread. It was for a 52 though but it might give you an idea.

Bernie

[Scottshotrods]

Originally Posted by vjjack04

Justin, I got the ball for floor and the column drop locally for a good deal (one of the few things I can get here locally). However what I need now is the u-joints, shaft, and to understand the best way to cover the floor area I have - is there a floor area "filler"? Seems like sheet metal would be easy too. I will call you either today or tomorrow. Thanks.

You can make a sheetmetal filler panel that will fill in your floor where your hole is at.You can do this in fashion where it bolts in place or you can weld it in place.When you go to install your new column you can take a hole saw and drill your hole in place.If you are running a column shift style the hole will be a 2 1/4 dia.If you are running a non column shift style column your dia will be a 2 inch size hole.Hopefully this helps you out.

For the u-joints we have them in stock and have them at a great price as you a you should know already.

Justin

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

You can make a sheetmetal filler panel that will fill in your floor where your hole is at.You can do this in fashion where it bolts in place or you can weld it in place.When you go to install your new column you can take a hole saw and drill your hole in place.If you are running a column shift style the hole will be a 2 1/4 dia.If you are running a non column shift style column your dia will be a 2 inch size hole.Hopefully this helps you out.

For the u-joints we have them in stock and have them at a great price as you a you should know already.

Justin

Justin,
Thanks. I will likely call you at lunch. Need the u-joints and the shaft.

[skip99]

I just did this, and i used unisteer universals, if it is tight, use the flaming river universals, they are smaller and will give you more clearance, I had to notch the frame a little..I can post pics if you want to see.. I also used a 32 " ididit, but a 30" would have been better..

[vjjack04]

ok. I have a filler plate made and will be bolting it in the original location. I have my 3.5 inch drop plate in location under the dash. Was wondering, it seems the best way to put the hole in about the same location as where the stock one was.....any advice?

[Russell Ashley]

I used the steel plate that was in the stock rubber cover that the column and shifter rod go through for my filler plate. I'm keeping the stock column and shifter so it worked well for me. I got a new one to cover it.

[vjjack04]

Here's what I have. I will, on advice, position it where comfortable.

[vjjack04]

ok, these pictures just show the angle I am going with (for mock up); once I cut the hole in the sheet metal, it should be 6-8 inches down beyond the metal filler....I will post pics of the u-joint side later.

[vjjack04]

Pictures of the column before dissassembly for painting. Will be replacing the carpet (with black). Need to figure our if I am going to use the 2 u-joints or go with 3 and a clevis....anyone have opinions?

[Scottshotrods]

Three to help give you more room for your exhaust
Justin

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

Three to help give you more room for your exhaust
Justin

Justin, Ive got the 3 u-joints (you know that). I need some pictures of the 3 u-joint set up. or some sort of guidance........

[Scottshotrods]

Originally Posted by vjjack04

Justin, Ive got the 3 u-joints (you know that). I need some pictures of the 3 u-joint set up. or some sort of guidance........

I will send you over a e-mail picture this morning on a 3 u-joint set up we have in a truck in our shop.Give me about 1hr you will have it for sure.

Justin

[Scottshotrods]

e-mail sent

Justin

[vjjack04]

Justin,
Thanks for pictures. I appreciate it. I will set this up this weekend.
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