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Bigstevex4 · 06-30-2015, 07:23 PM

Grabbed the wheel to pull my self in all 380Lbs of me and thinK the steering lock pin sheered off will this cause any problems mechanically?

Axle · 06-30-2015, 08:52 PM

Potentially yes, but only if you don't fish out the broken peice as it may jam up the works.

Alex.

Bigstevex4 · 06-30-2015, 09:00 PM

Do you need to pull the wheel or switch.

Titomars · 06-30-2015, 10:29 PM

You will have to pull the steering wheel and the lock plate under it to inspect. you might have a bigger problem than just a sheared lock shaft the shaft is a better quality metal that the cast ignition lock bowl. So you might have ripped the the shaft through the casting and ruined the casting or both. hopefully you just sheared the shaft.

Axle · 07-01-2015, 11:59 AM

And the PSA for everybody: light, or heavy, the steering wheel is not a handle to get in or out of the truck.

Titomars · 07-01-2015, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axle

And the PSA for everybody: light, or heavy, the steering wheel is not a handle to get in or out of the truck.

Where it gets real expensive is when this happens to a tilt column. You have no idea how many I have rebuilt from people pulling themselves into the cab by the wheel.

cadillac_al · 07-02-2015, 08:44 AM

My truck came with some fugly steps on the rockers (dang, forget what you call them) and I don't think I could live without them now. It is so much easier getting in and out and I can stand on it and look at the engine while starting the truck when it's being stubborn. I think I will always have them now.

Bigstevex4 · 07-03-2015, 10:35 PM

Funny I've been pulling myself in like that for 40 yrs. 1st one. ill pull wheel everything's working good. don't miss it.

lilpoindexter · 07-05-2015, 11:49 PM

Mine was busted when i bought it 5 years ago. I didn't know it was supposed to lock. I'm sure the busted piece is still in there, no problems.

Bigstevex4 · 07-07-2015, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

Mine was busted when i bought it 5 years ago. I didn't know it was supposed to lock. I'm sure the busted piece is still in there, no problems.

Kind like not having it lock hasn't been problem probably wont mess with it.

06-30-2015, 07:23 PM	#1
Bigstevex4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spearfish South Dakota Posts: 407	Broke steering lock pin/problem? Grabbed the wheel to pull my self in all 380Lbs of me and thinK the steering lock pin sheered off will this cause any problems mechanically? __________________ 83 c10 long Box Daily Driver 90 Jimmy parked 98 Road King/ 06 Road Glide In memorium 63 impala SS/ 65 Chevy Panel 65 GMC Short Box/ 68 Camero

06-30-2015, 08:52 PM	#2
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,201	Re: Broke steering lock pin/problem? Potentially yes, but only if you don't fish out the broken peice as it may jam up the works. Alex.

06-30-2015, 09:00 PM	#3
Bigstevex4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spearfish South Dakota Posts: 407	Re: Broke steering lock pin/problem? Do you need to pull the wheel or switch. __________________ 83 c10 long Box Daily Driver 90 Jimmy parked 98 Road King/ 06 Road Glide In memorium 63 impala SS/ 65 Chevy Panel 65 GMC Short Box/ 68 Camero

06-30-2015, 10:29 PM	#4
Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Broke steering lock pin/problem? You will have to pull the steering wheel and the lock plate under it to inspect. you might have a bigger problem than just a sheared lock shaft the shaft is a better quality metal that the cast ignition lock bowl. So you might have ripped the the shaft through the casting and ruined the casting or both. hopefully you just sheared the shaft. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.

07-01-2015, 11:59 AM	#5
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,201	Re: Broke steering lock pin/problem? And the PSA for everybody: light, or heavy, the steering wheel is not a handle to get in or out of the truck.

07-02-2015, 08:44 AM	#7
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,354	Re: Broke steering lock pin/problem? My truck came with some fugly steps on the rockers (dang, forget what you call them) and I don't think I could live without them now. It is so much easier getting in and out and I can stand on it and look at the engine while starting the truck when it's being stubborn. I think I will always have them now. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

07-03-2015, 10:35 PM	#8
Bigstevex4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spearfish South Dakota Posts: 407	Re: Broke steering lock pin/problem? Funny I've been pulling myself in like that for 40 yrs. 1st one. ill pull wheel everything's working good. don't miss it. __________________ 83 c10 long Box Daily Driver 90 Jimmy parked 98 Road King/ 06 Road Glide In memorium 63 impala SS/ 65 Chevy Panel 65 GMC Short Box/ 68 Camero

07-05-2015, 11:49 PM	#9
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: Broke steering lock pin/problem? Mine was busted when i bought it 5 years ago. I didn't know it was supposed to lock. I'm sure the busted piece is still in there, no problems.



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