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DrtyJack75 · 10-17-2010, 05:38 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-770700/

Seems pretty cheap?

I dont have my truck here right now, how long is our steering column?

Whatchall think?

sjarrett71 · 10-17-2010, 08:21 PM

I like it and it looks like it should work but I don't know the measurements to ours right now.

shiner2001 · 10-17-2010, 08:56 PM

Wow, that's awesome. Looking forward to seeing if anyone has used this and what it takes to work in these trucks.

AusTx68 · 10-17-2010, 09:03 PM

Coming from Summit it's worth a try. If it doesn't fit you can always return it. They have the best return policy around!

shiner2001 · 10-17-2010, 09:09 PM

Where exactly does the 33" measurement from? Meaning, from what point on one end to what point on the other end exactly?

**70shortfleet** · 10-18-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shiner2001

Where exactly does the 33" measurement from? Meaning, from what point on one end to what point on the other end exactly?

I just measured my factory tilt and it measures 32 3/4" from upper housing to the bottom of the lower housing, does not include any measurement of the upper or lower shaft.

shiner2001 · 10-18-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

I just measured my factory tilt and it measures 32 3/4" from upper housing to the bottom of the lower housing, does not include any measurement of the upper or lower shaft.

That sounds promising. I wonder if we can find out about the Summit one. I would imagine housing to housing is the standard, but I'm not a steering column guru, so I don't know that for sure.

shiner2001 · 11-04-2010, 05:36 AM

Anyone ever get a hold of one of these? I may have to bite the bullet here in a week or so and order one to see what we're working with. Like was mentioned earlier, if it doesn't fit, I can always return it.

And on another note, I really need to concentrate on one aspect of my build!! I have the rear end lowered, a spare bedroom full of sound deadener and an entire stereo system, boxes of front end rebuild parts, a Blazer tank on the way, HID lights sitting here waiting to go in....CONCENTRATE DEREK!!!

DrtyJack75 · 10-17-2010, 09:38 PM

Shiner2001...thats my question exactly. I have my column pulled out, Ill measure it tomorrow....I just dont know where the measurement is from..

any help?

DrtyJack75 · 10-18-2010, 10:24 AM

Anyone help with this measurement?

Ram-Man · 06-08-2011, 05:39 PM

Bump to see anyone bought one.

**Clyde65** · 06-08-2011, 06:25 PM

Derek, I do the same thing, I see something cool and buy it, set it in line but it seams the line never shrinks.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-08-2011, 06:35 PM

Keep in mind that you will have to purchase the double "D" universal joint, double "D" with spline shaft universal, and intermediate shaft to use it. I also believe it doesn't have a nutral safety switch. WES

DrtyJack75 · 06-12-2011, 08:17 PM

Ive got one and it's installed....havent wired it up yet so I cant completely say I love it but so far so good. I did buy the shaft and ujoints and the moron that welded them up for me welded them without taking good measurements. So tomorrow I will try to grind them off and reweld next week. I also bought the "Suggest Parts" female plug and it does NOT fit. I called Summit and he agreed that it didnt look like it'd fit and didnt know why they had it on the "Suggested Parts" list.....

as for looks, you cant go wrong for $299....hopefully it works as well as it looks!

Ram-Man · 06-12-2011, 09:57 PM

I ordered this one from KMJ Performance. Looks to be the same comes with all the levers and steering wheel adapter and it was $230 shipped. I'll find out when it comes

speedy_steve · 02-24-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

I ordered this one from KMJ Performance. Looks to be the same comes with all the levers and steering wheel adapter and it was $230 shipped. I'll find out when it comes

I just ordered this same column. Do you have any pictures under the hood? Preferably showing the mate up to the existing rod?

68 short step · 06-13-2011, 05:36 PM

the factory column is 35" long, and 2" OD tube...i run a 33" column, 2" OD tube. in my 68.. you shouldnt have any problem mounting it as usual..like said, you'll need the steering joints to connect it to the steering box tho

dyrt · 06-14-2011, 12:27 PM

Do any of you guys who have bought one of these know where they are made and who makes them? Are there any stickers or stamps on any of the parts or the box? I know there are repros of our stock columns that are made offshore but i was looking for something american made. i realize that they are most likely chinese since they are so low priced, but i figured i would ask anyway.

Ram-Man · 06-14-2011, 10:17 PM

I'm sure China just like most other aftermarket parts. Here are some pics of mine from kmjperformance $230. I cant find country of orgin anywhere on the box or part.

dyrt · 06-15-2011, 10:10 PM

fair enough, thanks for the pics. Not bad looking though. Let us know how the tilt articulation and steering feel when you get it installed!

mcmlxix · 06-16-2011, 02:02 AM

I called Summit about these a while ago... They said they have a known manufacturer make colums for them and box them as Summit brand... with that said, they sell Flaming River and Ididit... I think thats what he was saying without being allowed to say it...

**Boog** · 06-16-2011, 06:18 AM

That KMJ brand. Is that Kev's classics line of columns? I've not heard of problems with his. He is a board vendor and member here.

DrtyJack75 · 06-16-2011, 09:00 AM

That RPC looks EXACTLY like my Summit....buy the RPC, support a board vendor and it's a bit cheaper too.

As for who makes it, Im sure your right MCMLXIX...same goes for TVs. I went to Best Buy a few months back and looked at their DYNEX series, which is a Best Buy Brand. The guy compared it to a couple other TVs and said, hmmmmm they look alot alike huh!?!?! Told me to go home and google it....of course it came back saying either LG or some other big name brand makes them, it all depends on the serial number.

Either way, Im completely satisfied with the cosmetics....now to get the damn thing installed. I welded up my steering shaft last night, so tonight/tomorrow that should go in along with the wiring.

Does Kevin have a plug adaptor for it? As I said before the IDIDIT does not fit...

DrtyJack75 · 06-16-2011, 01:15 PM

Ive got no photoshop/paint skills...and Im lazy but this will do.

Steering Column Plug on left, IDIDIT female plug on right

Arrow points to clips where female end should snap in....IDIDIT doesnt have them.

Crappy Hash marks show a WIDER end piece on column plug than female plug, which prevents it from fitting.

Everything else seems to line up (D-P wires), so I'm thinking I can pull the drummel out and just shave that down....whatcha'll think?

c10crazy · 06-16-2011, 06:42 PM

Looks like you can use a razor blade to trim the plastic as necessary.

10-17-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-770700/ Seems pretty cheap? I dont have my truck here right now, how long is our steering column? Whatchall think?

10-17-2010, 08:21 PM	#2
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? I like it and it looks like it should work but I don't know the measurements to ours right now. __________________ -Scott-

10-17-2010, 08:56 PM	#3
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Wow, that's awesome. Looking forward to seeing if anyone has used this and what it takes to work in these trucks. __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

10-17-2010, 09:03 PM	#4
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Coming from Summit it's worth a try. If it doesn't fit you can always return it. They have the best return policy around! __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

10-17-2010, 09:09 PM	#5
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Where exactly does the 33" measurement from? Meaning, from what point on one end to what point on the other end exactly? __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

11-04-2010, 05:36 AM	#8
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Anyone ever get a hold of one of these? I may have to bite the bullet here in a week or so and order one to see what we're working with. Like was mentioned earlier, if it doesn't fit, I can always return it. And on another note, I really need to concentrate on one aspect of my build!! I have the rear end lowered, a spare bedroom full of sound deadener and an entire stereo system, boxes of front end rebuild parts, a Blazer tank on the way, HID lights sitting here waiting to go in....CONCENTRATE DEREK!!! __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

10-17-2010, 09:38 PM	#9
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Shiner2001...thats my question exactly. I have my column pulled out, Ill measure it tomorrow....I just dont know where the measurement is from.. any help?

10-18-2010, 10:24 AM	#10
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Anyone help with this measurement?

06-08-2011, 05:39 PM	#11
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Bump to see anyone bought one. __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

06-08-2011, 06:25 PM	#12
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06-08-2011, 06:35 PM	#13
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06-12-2011, 08:17 PM	#14
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Ive got one and it's installed....havent wired it up yet so I cant completely say I love it but so far so good. I did buy the shaft and ujoints and the moron that welded them up for me welded them without taking good measurements. So tomorrow I will try to grind them off and reweld next week. I also bought the "Suggest Parts" female plug and it does NOT fit. I called Summit and he agreed that it didnt look like it'd fit and didnt know why they had it on the "Suggested Parts" list..... as for looks, you cant go wrong for $299....hopefully it works as well as it looks!

06-12-2011, 09:57 PM	#15
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? I ordered this one from KMJ Performance. Looks to be the same comes with all the levers and steering wheel adapter and it was $230 shipped. I'll find out when it comes Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739 Last edited by Ram-Man; 06-12-2011 at 09:58 PM.

06-13-2011, 05:36 PM	#17
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? the factory column is 35" long, and 2" OD tube...i run a 33" column, 2" OD tube. in my 68.. you shouldnt have any problem mounting it as usual..like said, you'll need the steering joints to connect it to the steering box tho

06-14-2011, 12:27 PM	#18
dyrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 144	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Do any of you guys who have bought one of these know where they are made and who makes them? Are there any stickers or stamps on any of the parts or the box? I know there are repros of our stock columns that are made offshore but i was looking for something american made. i realize that they are most likely chinese since they are so low priced, but i figured i would ask anyway.



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06-14-2011, 10:17 PM	#19
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? I'm sure China just like most other aftermarket parts. Here are some pics of mine from kmjperformance $230. I cant find country of orgin anywhere on the box or part. Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

06-15-2011, 10:10 PM	#20
dyrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 144	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? fair enough, thanks for the pics. Not bad looking though. Let us know how the tilt articulation and steering feel when you get it installed!

06-16-2011, 02:02 AM	#21
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? I called Summit about these a while ago... They said they have a known manufacturer make colums for them and box them as Summit brand... with that said, they sell Flaming River and Ididit... I think thats what he was saying without being allowed to say it... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

06-16-2011, 06:18 AM	#22
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,190	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? That KMJ brand. Is that Kev's classics line of columns? I've not heard of problems with his. He is a board vendor and member here. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-16-2011, 09:00 AM	#23
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? That RPC looks EXACTLY like my Summit....buy the RPC, support a board vendor and it's a bit cheaper too. As for who makes it, Im sure your right MCMLXIX...same goes for TVs. I went to Best Buy a few months back and looked at their DYNEX series, which is a Best Buy Brand. The guy compared it to a couple other TVs and said, hmmmmm they look alot alike huh!?!?! Told me to go home and google it....of course it came back saying either LG or some other big name brand makes them, it all depends on the serial number. Either way, Im completely satisfied with the cosmetics....now to get the damn thing installed. I welded up my steering shaft last night, so tonight/tomorrow that should go in along with the wiring. Does Kevin have a plug adaptor for it? As I said before the IDIDIT does not fit...

06-16-2011, 01:15 PM	#24
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Ive got no photoshop/paint skills...and Im lazy but this will do. Steering Column Plug on left, IDIDIT female plug on right Arrow points to clips where female end should snap in....IDIDIT doesnt have them. Crappy Hash marks show a WIDER end piece on column plug than female plug, which prevents it from fitting. Everything else seems to line up (D-P wires), so I'm thinking I can pull the drummel out and just shave that down....whatcha'll think?

06-16-2011, 06:42 PM	#25
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Anyone using this Summit Steering Column? Looks like you can use a razor blade to trim the plastic as necessary. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

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