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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Next weekend I plan to swap steering column out in the ramp truck. I have the tilt column done and ready to install. Taking a old 3 speed out of it. I ordered a 3/4" 36 spline DD union to make it up to the shaft in the truck now. Here is what it looks like.
My plan is pull the steering column out of it. Then install the tilt and have it mounted. Take the rag joint and shaft and cut it as long as possible. Then remount it and cut it again for the right length. I shouldn't have to take the fire wall bracket & boot out since the tilt is for a floor shifter. I have cut the gear selector rod off since this picture was took. I hope. No neutral switch to mess with either. Anybody see anything I'm missing ![]()
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
Posts: 7,270
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Re: Swapping columns
Looks like you have it figured out. You know how to build one and make it nice anyone that knows you is aware of that fact. Good luck and have some fun
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Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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I'm going to slide this one up closer to the dash for extra room even though I don't need it but I may in the future! Are if I ever sell it the new owner may. ![]()
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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