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 Sep 9 2013, 01:12 PM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,727 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Casselberry FL Member No.: 206  |
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For years my steering column has been collapsing at the 7 o'clock position. I've always read that it was loose tilt bolts within the column but that it wasn't a safety issue. I finally had a shop (formerly a dealer) inspect and tighten the tilt bolts but they told me they were barely loose... that the column is loose at the joint. This is my only vehicle so I would prefer minimal down time. I've located a new OEM column at my cost of $1000. Else I might be able to pickup a used one locally but would be leery of it's quality and would need to locate a local rebuilder. It's more a annoyance than anything, but if I consider the price reasonable I'd like to take care of it. |
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Sep 10 2013, 04:57 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,727 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Casselberry FL Member No.: 206 |
I just assumed my existing lock cylinder and pellet would be migrated to the replacement column. I've seen those column teardown links, and I'm worried I'll mess it up. I can get a used one locally, but what do I need to physically inspect on the used parts to determine the condition, assuming I don't have it rebuilt?
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Sep 10 2013, 11:08 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410 |
QUOTE (JimMueller @ Sep 10 2013, 04:57 PM)  I just assumed my existing lock cylinder and pellet would be migrated to the replacement column. I've seen those column teardown links, and I'm worried I'll mess it up. I can get a used one locally, but what do I need to physically inspect on the used parts to determine the condition, assuming I don't have it rebuilt? You will have to find a way to hold the lower part and pull sideways on the steering wheel. Very hard to find one that is not floppy. You cannot fix the floppy if it is the collar that is worn at the tilt pins, there is no fix for it. I will pull my spare collar and have it welded and re machined and or put a steel insert in it to prevent it from happening again. This would be a REALLY good deal for Blainefab to get into, he could make some green doing these exchange. |
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Sep 18 2013, 12:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 744 Joined: 27-June 12 Member No.: 142,453 |
QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Sep 10 2013, 11:08 PM) This would be a REALLY good deal for Blainefab to get into, he could make some green doing these exchange. Agreed, my column finally broke and went floppy this week, not really sure what the best option is at this point. |
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JimMueller Replace/rebuild steering column Sep 9 2013, 01:12 PM
FASTFATBOY QUOTE (JimMueller @ Sep 9 2013, 01:12 PM)... Sep 9 2013, 01:19 PM cccbock With you on the column replacement. I tried to re... Sep 10 2013, 01:01 PM
FASTFATBOY QUOTE (cccbock @ Sep 10 2013, 01:01 PM) W... Sep 10 2013, 01:36 PM cccbock QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Sep 10 2013, 09:36 AM... Sep 11 2013, 12:07 PM JimMueller I don't even know which part of the shaft is t... Sep 11 2013, 03:29 PM FASTFATBOY QUOTE (JimMueller @ Sep 11 2013, 03:29 PM... Sep 11 2013, 05:38 PM FASTFATBOY The problem is with #9 in this pic and the piece t... Sep 18 2013, 01:13 AM Honda93 QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Sep 18 2013, 01:13 AM... Jun 2 2015, 06:38 PM Unbalanced Engineering Correct, not a safety / failure issue since there ... Jun 3 2015, 06:30 PM JimMueller I had the UE oversized tilt pins installed today, ... Jun 13 2015, 10:49 PM Honda93 QUOTE (JimMueller @ Jun 13 2015, 10:49 PM... Jun 15 2015, 09:29 PM JimMueller QUOTE (Honda93 @ Jun 15 2015, 05:29 PM) Q... Jun 15 2015, 11:16 PM Unbalanced Engineering Hey Jim,
I'm not at all clear on the last few... Jul 6 2015, 11:42 PM JimMueller QUOTE (Unbalanced Engineering @ Jul 6 2015, 0... Jul 11 2015, 03:08 AM SuperMacGuy OK I have the same problem too, and my state inspe... Jul 9 2015, 09:57 PM Unbalanced Engineering Hey Chris,
Maybe the turn signal cam/canceler, bu... Jul 10 2015, 05:10 PM 79T/A Chris,
My column was hammered. You could pull it... Jul 10 2015, 06:52 PM Unbalanced Engineering Yeah, that's not normal behavior after the pin... Jul 13 2015, 04:15 PM |
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