Steering Column length - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

epfatboy · 06-22-2018, 10:31 AM

What length steering column should I be using? I see alot of 30", 32", 33", 35" columns for sale which are "direct fit"... What was the factory length?

I'm 6'4" and will be using a 90's type 60/40 bench.. or at least something I know will give me the legroom I need. What would be a reasonable length for a tilt column?

Felt like the stock column was just a little to close by the way but that was with the stock seat.

RADustin · 06-22-2018, 10:57 AM

I ordered the IDIDIT column so I'll measure it if it ever arrives. The IDIDIT is the only aftermarket I found that 'fits' like stock into the dash bezel by having a formed sheetmetal ring. Many of the others have a tapered cone that isn't factory appearing.

I will shorten it to gain some extra clearance, but this won't be for a little while when I do an interior mock up.

I'm interested in what others say though.

epfatboy · 06-25-2018, 10:23 AM

bumping this to see if there are more replies.

Looking to buy my column soon.

Pontiac1976 · 06-25-2018, 05:11 PM

Around 36" long that for the bearing on the fire wall to the bottom of the wheel wo/ wheel on. (tilt) 84-87

06-22-2018, 10:31 AM	#1
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Steering Column length What length steering column should I be using? I see alot of 30", 32", 33", 35" columns for sale which are "direct fit"... What was the factory length? I'm 6'4" and will be using a 90's type 60/40 bench.. or at least something I know will give me the legroom I need. What would be a reasonable length for a tilt column? Felt like the stock column was just a little to close by the way but that was with the stock seat.

06-22-2018, 10:57 AM	#2
RADustin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 386	Re: Steering Column length I ordered the IDIDIT column so I'll measure it if it ever arrives. The IDIDIT is the only aftermarket I found that 'fits' like stock into the dash bezel by having a formed sheetmetal ring. Many of the others have a tapered cone that isn't factory appearing. I will shorten it to gain some extra clearance, but this won't be for a little while when I do an interior mock up. I'm interested in what others say though. __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 P/U http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302780 1976 GMC Sierra Classic C35 CCSB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...25#post8188825

06-25-2018, 10:23 AM	#3
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Re: Steering Column length bumping this to see if there are more replies. Looking to buy my column soon.

06-25-2018, 05:11 PM	#4
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 766	Re: Steering Column length Around 36" long that for the bearing on the fire wall to the bottom of the wheel wo/ wheel on. (tilt) 84-87 __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

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