S10 Swap how to

[lgh1157]

I still reference this thread often, its great. . . .

I have a question:
Why move the steering column over to the left ? ( other than centering it in the gauges ) is there another reason other than the gauges ? ?

I mocked up my column today using the upper stock mount and the lower column firewall hole and it seemed great where the stock location is

Thx !

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by lgh1157

I still reference this thread often, its great. . . .

I have a question:
Why move the steering column over to the left ? ( other than centering it in the gauges ) is there another reason other than the gauges ? ?

I mocked up my column today using the upper stock mount and the lower column firewall hole and it seemed great where the stock location is

Thx !

do you have the motor in? your question may be answered by looking at where the steering shaft needs to run. in my trucks moving it over that small amount was the difference between a $200 steering hookup and a $400 steeing hookup with heim and extra joints. I also mount my engine to the passenger side slightly as well

[lgh1157]

Originally Posted by joedoh

do you have the motor in? your question may be answered by looking at where the steering shaft needs to run. in my trucks moving it over that small amount was the difference between a $200 steering hookup and a $400 steeing hookup with heim and extra joints. I also mount my engine to the passenger side slightly as well

Hey
Thanks for the quick repsonse
I do have the engine in, headers on, booster and brake pedal in
If i move the column to the left i think i would have a tighter clearance through the headers

It would seems dropping the column slightly may help with the connection

Here are some pics :

[lgh1157]

Pics attached

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by lgh1157

Hey
Thanks for the quick repsonse
I do have the engine in, headers on, booster and brake pedal in
If i move the column to the left i think i would have a tighter clearance through the headers

It would seems dropping the column slightly may help with the connection

Here are some pics :

there is your answer, do what fits! no "tab a in slot b" universal advice on this swap haha.

[lgh1157]

Originally Posted by joedoh

there is your answer, do what fits! no "tab a in slot b" universal advice on this swap haha.

Yeah its a trip, i know there is so much info on these swaps and it rules, im a better person for taking this project on, its been fun,. . . . . , the one thing i will say - no one swap is the same thats for sure haha

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[joedoh]

Originally Posted by lgh1157

no one swap is the same thats for sure haha

no kidding, i have done a bunch and none are the same. every one is better than the last though!

[lgh1157]

Originally Posted by joedoh

no kidding, i have done a bunch and none are the same. every one is better than the last though!

I peep your threads often too ! Good stuff

So just for my own knowledge - the centering of the steering wheel over the gauges is mostly an aesthetic thing ?