Tilt Steering? 68 step - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bubba4spd · 09-17-2005, 07:29 PM

Ive read many posts here about installing a tilt unit out of a vann. Being an above sized guy, I can use all the interior room as possible. I realize the vann column is a few inches longer, can it be cut down? Or would another piece work better?

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HeavyD · 09-17-2005, 08:03 PM

You just need to "compress" the intermediate shaft that connects the splined end of the column to the steering box. It is supposed to compress in the event of an accident (so the wheel doesn't totally impale you I think). After it has been shortened the van tilt should fit right in. If you clean the shaft up you will see 2 little holes filled with plastic looking stuff. Drill out the holes or "gently" bash the shaft end on the ground until these little pins break and the shaft can be moved in and out. Anyone got a pic of the shaft to show??

Bubba4spd · 09-17-2005, 10:16 PM

I understood completely, thanks for the advice Heavy! These boards sure do make building a hotrod more fun.

krue · 09-18-2005, 01:41 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=147927 Here's some good reading for the van tilt install.

Tx Firefighter · 09-18-2005, 02:04 PM

Sure, the van column is longer, but not in any way that would interfere with your body. The added length is under the hood, on the bottom end, not up top where your belly is.

Bubba4spd · 09-18-2005, 02:27 PM

That link was perfect Krue thanks, oh and by the way.....great looking kids! Tx, thanks for the info, not only for the belly room but this current wheel position feels like a nascar ride.

Good info guys.

**uncle** · 09-18-2005, 08:56 PM

You can actually push the column closer to the dash. I've done this before. How far you go depends on if you want to keep the neutral switch or not. you obviously have to keep shortening the intermediate shaft also.

krue · 09-19-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubba4spd

That link was perfect Krue thanks, oh and by the way.....great looking kids! Tx, thanks for the info, not only for the belly room but this current wheel position feels like a nascar ride.

Good info guys.

Yeah I need to update the pic, they are a little bit bigger than that now.

09-17-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	Tilt Steering? 68 step Ive read many posts here about installing a tilt unit out of a vann. Being an above sized guy, I can use all the interior room as possible. I realize the vann column is a few inches longer, can it be cut down? Or would another piece work better? __________________________ 68 C10 swb step 99 Silverado ext cab 5 spd 05 Silverado quad

09-17-2005, 08:03 PM	#2
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	You just need to "compress" the intermediate shaft that connects the splined end of the column to the steering box. It is supposed to compress in the event of an accident (so the wheel doesn't totally impale you I think). After it has been shortened the van tilt should fit right in. If you clean the shaft up you will see 2 little holes filled with plastic looking stuff. Drill out the holes or "gently" bash the shaft end on the ground until these little pins break and the shaft can be moved in and out. Anyone got a pic of the shaft to show?? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

09-18-2005, 01:41 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=147927 Here's some good reading for the van tilt install. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-18-2005, 02:04 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Sure, the van column is longer, but not in any way that would interfere with your body. The added length is under the hood, on the bottom end, not up top where your belly is. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-18-2005, 08:56 PM	#7
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Column You can actually push the column closer to the dash. I've done this before. How far you go depends on if you want to keep the neutral switch or not. you obviously have to keep shortening the intermediate shaft also.

09-17-2005, 10:16 PM	#3
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	I understood completely, thanks for the advice Heavy! These boards sure do make building a hotrod more fun.

09-18-2005, 02:27 PM	#6
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	That link was perfect Krue thanks, oh and by the way.....great looking kids! Tx, thanks for the info, not only for the belly room but this current wheel position feels like a nascar ride. Good info guys.



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