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Dodge68charger · 04-07-2018, 08:31 PM

Im Using A Tilt Column Out Of A Newer Van for my 70 chev Truck. The Steering Column Shaft Is About 3 inches Longer Than The Stock One.. can I Drill Out The plastic Inserts, Slide Out The double D shaft And Cut It? Thanks
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**jamie72** · 04-07-2018, 11:56 PM

just drill out the plastic tabs and drive the shaft down, no need to cut.

**LockDoc** · 04-08-2018, 12:11 AM

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Here are a couple of threads on the subject.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=210459

LockDoc

Dodge68charger · 04-08-2018, 02:43 AM

Thanks Guys. Thats Awesome. Just Curious,The old column had a Round washer and spring. Does anything take Their place or do i not use them?
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**LockDoc** · 04-08-2018, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodge68charger

Thanks Guys. Thats Awesome. Just Curious,The old column had a Round washer and spring. Does anything take Their place or do i not use them?
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Those two pieces held the lower bearing in place on your other column. You don't need them on this one....

LockDoc

04-07-2018, 08:31 PM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 533	Steering Column Shaft Too Long Im Using A Tilt Column Out Of A Newer Van for my 70 chev Truck. The Steering Column Shaft Is About 3 inches Longer Than The Stock One.. can I Drill Out The plastic Inserts, Slide Out The double D shaft And Cut It? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2018, 11:56 PM	#2
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,840	Re: Steering Column Shaft Too Long just drill out the plastic tabs and drive the shaft down, no need to cut. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-08-2018, 12:11 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,329	Re: Steering Column Shaft Too Long - Here are a couple of threads on the subject. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=133937 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=210459 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-08-2018, 02:43 AM	#4
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 533	Thanks Guys. Thats Awesome. Just Curious,The old column had a Round washer and spring. Does anything take Their place or do i not use them? Posted via Mobile Device



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