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Old 06-25-2019, 08:22 AM   #1
mygmctruck1
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Ididit steering column

I am getting ready to install my new column in the 70 cab . Where the column hits the upper part of the under dash saddle , there is a small bull nose knob .
It appears it’s there to prevent the steering column from rotating after it’s clamped in ?
My ididit column does not have an indentation to accommodate that tit , knob , what ever you call it.
And I am sure I need some way to prevent rotation on a hard turn and I do have power steering .

Ideas ?
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Old 06-25-2019, 02:35 PM   #2
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Re: Ididit steering column

I think the bump may be more for installing the column straight than to keep it from turning. I have an aftermarket column in my truck and I don't remember having the bump either. Once everything is tight I don't think it will be an issue.
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Old 06-25-2019, 05:50 PM   #3
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Re: Ididit steering column

I have an idiot column too, I thought about drilling a hole to locate it but didn’t and now it’s been fine for over a year.
BTW, they are pretty nice columns but suck compared to factory, I wish I would have just bought a gm floor shift tilt. My horn contact broke right away, I had to modify the center hole of a gm one to make it fit, it’s also retained by heavy spring pressure which experts on the plastic horn contact, poor design.
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Old 06-25-2019, 06:38 PM   #4
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Re: Ididit steering column

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I have an idiot column too, I thought about drilling a hole to locate it but didn’t and now it’s been fine for over a year.
BTW, they are pretty nice columns but suck compared to factory, I wish I would have just bought a gm floor shift tilt. My horn contact broke right away, I had to modify the center hole of a gm one to make it fit, it’s also retained by heavy spring pressure which experts on the plastic horn contact, poor design.
I ended up calling ididit tect services , they suggested drilling a hole to. So I am most likely going to.
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Old 06-25-2019, 08:15 PM   #5
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I ended up calling ididit tect services , they suggested drilling a hole to. So I am most likely going to.
I would get it in writing and make sure it doesn’t void any warranty
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