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**Furno68C20** · 12-10-2020, 04:16 PM

About to perform a cab lift and not sure the correct procedure on disconnecting the steering column.

Should I mark the position on the column?

At the rag joint? Or further up at that bolt by the shift linkage?

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks!
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geunther · 12-10-2020, 06:04 PM

Disconnect at the rag joint, then you can disconnect at the clamp at the base of the steering column where it comes through the firewall. I mark the shaft and the steering box input shaft to keep from 180 degrees out upon install.

Andy4639 · 12-10-2020, 06:39 PM

I'd just take it loose at the shifter linkage. It can only go back on one way where the bolt slides through. No reason to take it a part 2 times just to pick the cab up. Less stuff to have hanging.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-10-2020, 06:43 PM

That looks like a 67 - 1 piece shaft , It's not coming apart .

Willys_MB · 12-10-2020, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

That looks like a 67 - 1 piece shaft , It's not coming apart .

Grumpy wins! My 68 had this style shaft and it was a pain to get out. I was lucky enough that the bearings in my column were so shot that they had enough play to pull out through the cab and out the driver side door.

**Furno68C20** · 12-10-2020, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

That looks like a 67 - 1 piece shaft , It's not coming apart .

Yes it is a 67 shaft. If it doesn’t disassemble should the entire assembly come out?
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**Grumpy old man** · 12-11-2020, 12:10 AM

You can just disconnect it at the steering box rag joint and lift , What are your plans ?

**Furno68C20** · 12-11-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

You can just disconnect it at the steering box rag joint and lift , What are your plans ?

Great. Thanks grumpy!
I picked up a 67 swb from the state of Iowa DNR services. It’s all original just need to be brought back to life. I’m not going to the extent to restore it for shows but to get it mechanically back together and swap the inline 6 over to a mild 350/ 4 speed Muncie. This is my first complete tear down so I’ll be learning along the way. Here are a few pics.
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**Grumpy old man** · 12-11-2020, 11:24 AM

Yeah . A lot of us start with that plan and then ...PROJECT CREEP SHOWS UP !

**Grumpy old man** · 12-11-2020, 11:56 AM

I'm a glutton for 67 short bed punishment .

This pics from a few years ago , I need to get some new ones .

12-10-2020, 04:16 PM	#1
Furno68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Somonauk IL Posts: 324	Where to disconnect steering column About to perform a cab lift and not sure the correct procedure on disconnecting the steering column. Should I mark the position on the column? At the rag joint? Or further up at that bolt by the shift linkage? Any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-10-2020, 06:04 PM	#2
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: Where to disconnect steering column Disconnect at the rag joint, then you can disconnect at the clamp at the base of the steering column where it comes through the firewall. I mark the shaft and the steering box input shaft to keep from 180 degrees out upon install.

12-10-2020, 06:39 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Where to disconnect steering column I'd just take it loose at the shifter linkage. It can only go back on one way where the bolt slides through. No reason to take it a part 2 times just to pick the cab up. Less stuff to have hanging. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-10-2020, 06:43 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Where to disconnect steering column That looks like a 67 - 1 piece shaft , It's not coming apart . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-11-2020, 12:10 AM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Where to disconnect steering column You can just disconnect it at the steering box rag joint and lift , What are your plans ? __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-11-2020, 11:24 AM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Where to disconnect steering column Yeah . A lot of us start with that plan and then ...PROJECT CREEP SHOWS UP ! Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

12-11-2020, 11:56 AM	#10
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Where to disconnect steering column I'm a glutton for 67 short bed punishment . This pics from a few years ago , I need to get some new ones . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 12-11-2020 at 12:08 PM.



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