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ooimpalaoo · 03-13-2017, 06:04 PM

does anyone know where i can get a spring for the base of the steering column... im in canada. you know the ont that goes between the the steering column and the shaft inside under the hood. i dont need the stock one just one that will do the job.

**LockDoc** · 03-13-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ooimpalaoo

does anyone know where i can get a spring for the base of the steering column... im in canada. you know the ont that goes between the the steering column and the shaft inside under the hood. i dont need the stock one just one that will do the job.

Are you talking about this one? If so, you will need the large washer too if you don't have it.

LockDoc

davepl · 03-13-2017, 07:13 PM

What's that spring about, anyway? It's clearly there to preload the washer but what's the purpose of that, I wonder?

Husker · 03-13-2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

What's that spring about, anyway? It's clearly there to preload the washer but what's the purpose of that, I wonder?

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Ron

**LockDoc** · 03-13-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

What's that spring about, anyway? It's clearly there to preload the washer but what's the purpose of that, I wonder?

It doesn't preload the washer, it preloads the bearing in the bottom of the column. If the washer and spring weren't there you would be able to pull the steering wheel up towards you until the flex joint hit the bottom of the column, about an inch.

LockDoc

ooimpalaoo · 03-13-2017, 07:48 PM

yes sir that is the spring. and yes that washer is a must .. just like he said if you dont have them you can pull the whole wheel in the cab up about a inch or so. any idea where i should look for one???

**LockDoc** · 03-13-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ooimpalaoo

yes sir that is the spring. and yes that washer is a must .. just like he said if you dont have them you can pull the whole wheel in the cab up about a inch or so. any idea where i should look for one???

Anyone that sells used parts should have one. If you can find one in Canada you would be better off. The postage from the US to Canada is killer.... There are quite a few members from Canada on here.

Check this forum out....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...sprune=-1&f=63

LockDoc

03-13-2017, 06:04 PM	#1
ooimpalaoo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vernon BC Canada Posts: 287	spring at the base of the steering column does anyone know where i can get a spring for the base of the steering column... im in canada. you know the ont that goes between the the steering column and the shaft inside under the hood. i dont need the stock one just one that will do the job.

03-13-2017, 07:13 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: spring at the base of the steering column What's that spring about, anyway? It's clearly there to preload the washer but what's the purpose of that, I wonder? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-13-2017, 07:48 PM	#6
ooimpalaoo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vernon BC Canada Posts: 287	Re: spring at the base of the steering column yes sir that is the spring. and yes that washer is a must .. just like he said if you dont have them you can pull the whole wheel in the cab up about a inch or so. any idea where i should look for one???



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