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Old 06-17-2018, 10:18 AM   #1
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steering column

Looking to replace my steering column and would like to hear from anyone as to who's are the best. Flaming River or IDIDIT. where's the best price and what is needed to complete the job. ie steering shaft u joints etc. NO CHINA JUNK PLEASE !!!
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Old 06-17-2018, 11:19 AM   #2
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Re: steering column

Would you consider a rebuilt OEM column? Bolts right in and there are at least two board members rebuilding these.
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Old 06-17-2018, 01:07 PM   #3
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Re: steering column

Yes I would be happy with that. I looked on here but didn't find anyone that did that. I've heard that some of the parts required to rebuild a NON tilt wheel are not available but I don't care if its tilt or not. so again yes I'm interested. Thanks for your help.
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Old 06-17-2018, 03:35 PM   #4
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Re: steering column

I have a complete non tilt if you need to go outside your shipping range. But I suspect you will get something much closer to home. Might be pricey but I would definitely opt for the tilt column if it's in the cards .
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Old 06-17-2018, 04:56 PM   #5
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Re: steering column

I'd go OEM if possible and here's a helpful thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545118
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Old 06-22-2018, 04:42 PM   #6
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Re: steering column

1tuff71, I went the route of using after market steering column and by no means knocking anyone's product out there. I had a tough time trying to get the correct column and kept waiting on distributor and just got tired of the BS. I searched this forum and it was the best thing that I had done, there is a member by the name of 70shortfleet and he rebuilds columns. Well I had reached out to Les (70shortfleet) and he had told me what he was going to do as well as price, well I received it back yesterday. The tilt column looked like a brand new and I could not believe this was my original one that I had sent to him. I like the ideal that I have basically a brand new original in my 72 blazer now. Highly recommend him and he is great in communication.
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