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chevak20 · 10-17-2011, 03:37 PM

Why did GM change the steering column from 1979 and up?
From 1973-78 it had a clamp around the shaft and from 1979 and up it had a bolt through it and a not a spline surface.

Is the 79 and newer better construction? Did the prior clamp style spin around on some vehicles when the wheel was turned?

The reason I ask is that I am putting in an older style in my 82 truck and I want to be safe. I can change the bottom shafts otherwise and make a mix 77/82 style steering column.

10-17-2011, 03:37 PM	#1
chevak20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 116	Tilt column 79 and up Why did GM change the steering column from 1979 and up? From 1973-78 it had a clamp around the shaft and from 1979 and up it had a bolt through it and a not a spline surface. Is the 79 and newer better construction? Did the prior clamp style spin around on some vehicles when the wheel was turned? The reason I ask is that I am putting in an older style in my 82 truck and I want to be safe. I can change the bottom shafts otherwise and make a mix 77/82 style steering column. Attached Images



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