47-55.1 Steering column height

[MidLifer]

I appreciate the advice. There is no moving that column, however. It will not budge a millimeter. Guess I'm looking at shims. I may get a piece of steel stock in the thickness I need and cut it to the outline of the steering box where it touches the frame.

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

I appreciate the advice. There is no moving that column, however. It will not budge a millimeter. Guess I'm looking at shims. I may get a piece of steel stock in the thickness I need and cut it to the outline of the steering box where it touches the frame.

Depending on how original you want to keep the truck, aftermarket column drops are available in various lengths. They are made to do exactly what you're trying to accomplish. This one is available from Brothers:

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

I appreciate the advice. There is no moving that column, however. It will not budge a millimeter.

its because the column is permanently attached to the steering box, and moving it up or down at the dash would take it out of alignment.

did you rebuild the floor of your truck? did you put rubber between the front cab mount and the cab? did you change out your rear cab mounts? are the rear cab mounts sagging?

I would look from the side and see if your cab is maybe a little low in the rear. you could take the rear body mounts loose and use two jacks one on each side of the back of the cab, and lift the rear slightly. the gap might close up a little. if it doesnt, you might have your front floor 1/2" too low.

I hate those columns, by the way, I always end up cutting them in half because taking the cab off the frame is a gigantic pain.

[MidLifer]

Originally Posted by joedoh

its because the column is permanently attached to the steering box, and moving it up or down at the dash would take it out of alignment.

did you rebuild the floor of your truck? did you put rubber between the front cab mount and the cab? did you change out your rear cab mounts? are the rear cab mounts sagging?

I would look from the side and see if your cab is maybe a little low in the rear. you could take the rear body mounts loose and use two jacks one on each side of the back of the cab, and lift the rear slightly. the gap might close up a little. if it doesnt, you might have your front floor 1/2" too low.

I hate those columns, by the way, I always end up cutting them in half because taking the cab off the frame is a gigantic pain.

Good idea. I took this thing apart 5 years ago and then worked on it very part time until a few months ago when I put it back together using the original cab mounts. Nothing has been done to the floor or firewall. I'll check those rear mounts like you said. Thanks.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

Good idea. I took this thing apart 5 years ago and then worked on it very part time until a few months ago when I put it back together using the original cab mounts. Nothing has been done to the floor or firewall. I'll check those rear mounts like you said. Thanks.

I think i had it backwards, see if LOWERING the rear helps. or raise it really just get an idea of what action has what result, if you have the front on original mounts without any added material, its one of those things that should line up.