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Breadstick · 06-10-2021, 08:51 AM

I need to replace my steering column because it's really loose in the middle and wobbly (was that way when I bought it). I've been looking around but the descriptions on most of the popular sites are written somewhat confusingly (at least to me). A lot of them seem to say column shift 3 or 4 speed automatic, but I need the three-on-the-tree column shift. Any recommendations?

**70shortfleet** · 06-10-2021, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Breadstick

I need to replace my steering column because it's really loose in the middle and wobbly (was that way when I bought it). I've been looking around but the descriptions on most of the popular sites are written somewhat confusingly (at least to me). A lot of them seem to say column shift 3 or 4 speed automatic, but I need the three-on-the-tree column shift. Any recommendations?

I can help you out on the 3 ott column, pm me if you are interested, thanks, Les

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-10-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

I can help you out on the 3 ott column, pm me if you are interested, thanks, Les

Nice!

elkniks · 06-10-2021, 02:36 PM

Before you replace, you may want to check if the four screws hat hold everything to the tube are not just loose. If it is a tilt column it will be more work but its not that bad. Basically you have to completely disassemble everything to get to those four screws though.

Breadstick · 06-10-2021, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elkniks

Before you replace, you may want to check if the four screws hat hold everything to the tube are not just loose. If it is a tilt column it will be more work but its not that bad. Basically you have to completely disassemble everything to get to those four screws though.

Thanks for the advice, but it needs to be replaced regardless. I don't know how, but the threads on the nut that hold the steering wheel on are almost completely gone so a good yank will pull the wheel completely off the column.

**LockDoc** · 06-10-2021, 03:38 PM

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What year is your truck?

LockDoc

**BigBird05** · 06-10-2021, 07:47 PM

Depending on the year I have 2 replacement automatic columns.

gmc684x4 · 06-11-2021, 12:55 AM

Bigbird he is looking for a 3 in the tree column

06-10-2021, 08:51 AM	#1
Breadstick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB, IL Posts: 210	Column shift steering column? I need to replace my steering column because it's really loose in the middle and wobbly (was that way when I bought it). I've been looking around but the descriptions on most of the popular sites are written somewhat confusingly (at least to me). A lot of them seem to say column shift 3 or 4 speed automatic, but I need the three-on-the-tree column shift. Any recommendations?

06-10-2021, 02:36 PM	#4
elkniks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seaside,CA Posts: 142	Re: Column shift steering column? Before you replace, you may want to check if the four screws hat hold everything to the tube are not just loose. If it is a tilt column it will be more work but its not that bad. Basically you have to completely disassemble everything to get to those four screws though.

06-10-2021, 03:38 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,320	Re: Column shift steering column? - What year is your truck? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-10-2021, 07:47 PM	#7
BigBird05 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Column shift steering column? Depending on the year I have 2 replacement automatic columns.

06-11-2021, 12:55 AM	#8
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Column shift steering column? Bigbird he is looking for a 3 in the tree column



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