Steering Column - rebuild or replace? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TobyArnot · 09-21-2010, 07:42 PM

Hey gang,

I finally got all the suspension done on my '70 stepper. On to the next task - sloppy as $#ll steering column and general wiring missteps.

The steering column (auto-non tilt) is really sloppy. The shifter works, but it is really sloppy, like it has no detents? The wiring is just generally patched-up. I scored a usable main wirng harness from another member here. I've cleaned it up and got it ready to install. The rest, I can repair as needed.

I've done a few searches here and have a sorta' plan. Looks like - remove the cluster and the column, then tackle changing-out the harness.

Should I repair, or replace the column. Not a show truck, but I need a dependable driver. Oh yea, none of the turn signal cancelling works, so that would have to be replaced also.

Need some advise - open to thoughts!

Thanks to all,

Toby

dmwphoto · 09-21-2010, 07:57 PM

I reccomend an Ididit in basic finish and configuration. You will be done with the steering column issues if you do.

C/10 King · 09-21-2010, 08:29 PM

Replace it a tilt column, I recommend Kev's Classic's

**El Jay** · 09-21-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Replace it a tilt column, I recommend Kev's Classic's

Beat me to it, Rene!

09-21-2010, 07:42 PM	#1
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Steering Column - rebuild or replace? Hey gang, I finally got all the suspension done on my '70 stepper. On to the next task - sloppy as $#ll steering column and general wiring missteps. The steering column (auto-non tilt) is really sloppy. The shifter works, but it is really sloppy, like it has no detents? The wiring is just generally patched-up. I scored a usable main wirng harness from another member here. I've cleaned it up and got it ready to install. The rest, I can repair as needed. I've done a few searches here and have a sorta' plan. Looks like - remove the cluster and the column, then tackle changing-out the harness. Should I repair, or replace the column. Not a show truck, but I need a dependable driver. Oh yea, none of the turn signal cancelling works, so that would have to be replaced also. Need some advise - open to thoughts! Thanks to all, Toby

09-21-2010, 07:57 PM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Steering Column - rebuild or replace? I reccomend an Ididit in basic finish and configuration. You will be done with the steering column issues if you do.

09-21-2010, 08:29 PM	#3
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Steering Column - rebuild or replace? Replace it a tilt column, I recommend Kev's Classic's __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"



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