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fatgump · 10-13-2012, 08:28 PM

My steering is binding. Besides the angles does anyone see anything that I am doing wrong? The two on top are mine, the rest are what some people are running and not having issues.
I would prefer to not buy another steering column since the one I have is new. Any help is appreciated.

**lolife99** · 10-15-2012, 07:50 AM

Who's front end are you using?
Any way you can pull the column up inside the cab more, to lessen the angle of your steering joints?

fatgump · 10-15-2012, 06:06 PM

Thanks for your response. I tried tha
t. It seems I will be buying a different column.

PBFAB.COM · 10-15-2012, 06:40 PM

Can you tell where it binds?

Scottshotrods · 10-15-2012, 06:43 PM

On your middle u-joint you have on the frame you can trim some off the edge of the frame rail and this will allow for a better angle on the u-joint.

Justin

fatgump · 10-18-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Who's front end are you using?
Any way you can pull the column up inside the cab more, to lessen the angle of your steering joints?

I pulled the column up to the linkage and tried. It did not work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Can you tell where it binds?

I cant tell.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

On your middle u-joint you have on the frame you can trim some off the edge of the frame rail and this will allow for a better angle on the u-joint.

Justin

I did take a little off the frame to maximize clearance. I cant do anymore due to the a-arms.

Thank you for the suggestions. Does anyone know how much a custom column from ididit will cost and what there lead time is?

Scottshotrods · 10-18-2012, 10:28 PM

We are a stocking Dealer for Ididit.Most columns you can have in 5 working days.

What kind of finish do you want on the column.
1.Steel Raw
2.Chrome
3.Black powder coated
4.Column shifter or tilt only

We have some of the best prices on ididit columns out there.You can call us on friday at the shop and we will take care of you for sure.Give you a price you cannot pass up!!!!
You can reach us at (805)485-0382

Justin

Portmod7 · 10-19-2012, 12:06 AM

Its hard to see the angle, but have you tried or would it be possible to shorten the shaft going down through the heim to the rack, and lengthen the one above?

I can't tell if there's room for the joint above the control arm mount to move down closer to the heim or not... I am also not sure if it would lessen the angle off the column, if i had to guess from the picture that's where I would say the problem is. Hard to tell.

10-13-2012, 08:28 PM	#1
fatgump Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 249	Need some help with steering My steering is binding. Besides the angles does anyone see anything that I am doing wrong? The two on top are mine, the rest are what some people are running and not having issues. I would prefer to not buy another steering column since the one I have is new. Any help is appreciated. Attached Images

10-15-2012, 07:50 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need some help with steering Who's front end are you using? Any way you can pull the column up inside the cab more, to lessen the angle of your steering joints? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-15-2012, 06:06 PM	#3
fatgump Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 249	Re: Need some help with steering Thanks for your response. I tried tha t. It seems I will be buying a different column.

10-15-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Need some help with steering Can you tell where it binds? __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

10-15-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Need some help with steering On your middle u-joint you have on the frame you can trim some off the edge of the frame rail and this will allow for a better angle on the u-joint. Justin

10-18-2012, 10:28 PM	#7
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Need some help with steering We are a stocking Dealer for Ididit.Most columns you can have in 5 working days. What kind of finish do you want on the column. 1.Steel Raw 2.Chrome 3.Black powder coated 4.Column shifter or tilt only We have some of the best prices on ididit columns out there.You can call us on friday at the shop and we will take care of you for sure.Give you a price you cannot pass up!!!! You can reach us at (805)485-0382 Justin

10-19-2012, 12:06 AM	#8
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Need some help with steering Its hard to see the angle, but have you tried or would it be possible to shorten the shaft going down through the heim to the rack, and lengthen the one above? I can't tell if there's room for the joint above the control arm mount to move down closer to the heim or not... I am also not sure if it would lessen the angle off the column, if i had to guess from the picture that's where I would say the problem is. Hard to tell. __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac



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