Anybody buy the Brothers new tilt steering column? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LuckyScott · 10-25-2019, 11:29 AM

I see they are on sale, and was wondering if they are worth getting.
I know its not factory original, but I need a new column to do a 700R swap in my truck.
Anybody have any feedback on them?

tdangle · 10-25-2019, 11:45 AM

I have one. They are a CPP product. I have not really had any issues with mine except the linkage to hook to a 200r4 trans. Basically had to design my own linkage setup but it wasn't that hard to do. Lokar setup looks like it would also work.
I do like being able to tilt up the wheel just a bit.

*randy500* · 10-25-2019, 12:40 PM

Do a search....they are complete garbage.
I rebuild GM columns, do yourself a favor and buy GM.
I read that many people say ididit is a good column, i have one, its garbage too compared to a gm column.

I have some columns in the process of rebuild, let me know if you need one.

71gmcC15 · 10-25-2019, 01:19 PM

Are there manual trans tilt columns or not. I only ever see auto ones.

Custom 68 · 10-25-2019, 02:40 PM

Good information Randy, like you I was told to stay away from the import stuff but understood the Ididit columns are better. You would know as I have seen several you have worked over.
I did a rack and pinion change and a suggestion was to go with a 32 inch column so a little shorter than the factory one. I am using my factory tilt but has an ever so slight catch at a certain point due to the u-joints. do you have any suggestions for this situation? Currently I am using what I have with no ill effects.
Thanks
Dave

tim_mc · 10-25-2019, 03:00 PM

I bought a CPP column for my C10, but replaced it with a rebuilt GM/Chevy truck column from Les (70shortfleet). The rebuilt OE column feels sturdier and the shift indicator is better aligned with the shift linkage. The CPP tilt handle would flop around and the shift indicator was way off no matter what I did to the linkage. The OE column cost more, but I'm glad I got it. Les also cuts down van columns to truck length, so he may have that as a slightly cheaper option as well.

10-25-2019, 11:29 AM	#1
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Anybody buy the Brothers new tilt steering column? I see they are on sale, and was wondering if they are worth getting. I know its not factory original, but I need a new column to do a 700R swap in my truck. Anybody have any feedback on them?

10-25-2019, 11:45 AM	#2
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Anybody buy the Brothers new tilt steering column? I have one. They are a CPP product. I have not really had any issues with mine except the linkage to hook to a 200r4 trans. Basically had to design my own linkage setup but it wasn't that hard to do. Lokar setup looks like it would also work. I do like being able to tilt up the wheel just a bit. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

10-25-2019, 12:40 PM	#3
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Anybody buy the Brothers new tilt steering column? Do a search....they are complete garbage. I rebuild GM columns, do yourself a favor and buy GM. I read that many people say ididit is a good column, i have one, its garbage too compared to a gm column. I have some columns in the process of rebuild, let me know if you need one.

10-25-2019, 01:19 PM	#4
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Anybody buy the Brothers new tilt steering column? Are there manual trans tilt columns or not. I only ever see auto ones. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

10-25-2019, 02:40 PM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,936	Re: Anybody buy the Brothers new tilt steering column? Good information Randy, like you I was told to stay away from the import stuff but understood the Ididit columns are better. You would know as I have seen several you have worked over. I did a rack and pinion change and a suggestion was to go with a 32 inch column so a little shorter than the factory one. I am using my factory tilt but has an ever so slight catch at a certain point due to the u-joints. do you have any suggestions for this situation? Currently I am using what I have with no ill effects. Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

10-25-2019, 03:00 PM	#6
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 440	Re: Anybody buy the Brothers new tilt steering column? I bought a CPP column for my C10, but replaced it with a rebuilt GM/Chevy truck column from Les (70shortfleet). The rebuilt OE column feels sturdier and the shift indicator is better aligned with the shift linkage. The CPP tilt handle would flop around and the shift indicator was way off no matter what I did to the linkage. The OE column cost more, but I'm glad I got it. Les also cuts down van columns to truck length, so he may have that as a slightly cheaper option as well. __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.



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