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MrBlue · 06-06-2009, 04:22 PM

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Greetings,

Having spent the day looking over our new ride, I found that the steering shaft, at the steering wheel has to be replaced.  Whoever installed the aftermarket steering wheel cross-threaded the retaining nut.  Me, I try to fix, but the shaft is already beyond help.  

So without spending $$$$ on a new column, what will fit?  This is a 3-on-the-tree.  

Thanks 

Victor

**LockDoc** · 06-06-2009, 07:16 PM

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The shaft from any 67-72 three on the tree truck should fit. I just changed the one in my '71 4x4 for the same reason. You don't have to remove the whole column but it has to come out from the bottom. I was able to get mine out without dropping the steering box. You may not be that lucky with a 2 wheel drive truck.

LockDoc

OhioDan · 06-07-2009, 04:26 AM

Have a old column laying out in the garage if ya want it? Was in my truck before I found a tilt. LMK?

06-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Steering Column PHP Code: `Greetings, Having spent the day looking over our new ride, I found that the steering shaft, at the steering wheel has to be replaced. Whoever installed the aftermarket steering wheel cross-threaded the retaining nut. Me, I try to fix, but the shaft is already beyond help. So without spending $$$$ on a new column, what will fit? This is a 3-on-the-tree. Thanks Victor`

06-06-2009, 07:16 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,429	Re: Steering Column - The shaft from any 67-72 three on the tree truck should fit. I just changed the one in my '71 4x4 for the same reason. You don't have to remove the whole column but it has to come out from the bottom. I was able to get mine out without dropping the steering box. You may not be that lucky with a 2 wheel drive truck. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-07-2009, 04:26 AM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Steering Column Have a old column laying out in the garage if ya want it? Was in my truck before I found a tilt. LMK? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.



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