After Market Steering Columns

[rob wilson]

Seems to be two major suppliers of after market columns. I need to replace mine so am looking for a simple no shifter, paintable column. Any pros or cons with either of the two? I'm guessing that both would require an adapter to use a Ford steering wheel AND that they are both GM electrical connectors too (not a problem now that I've got my RF Harnes in!)

Considered the pick and pull but don't want to skimp on the steering!!

Thanks for any input.

 

[TOFIC]

Go with the pick and pull

78 79 Ford half ton or Bronco with tilt. easy mod Real nice when you are driving it.

TOFIC

 

[edinning]

I have a Flaming River with the Flaming river ez shaft. It works and looks great . It will cost a little more than a salvage part. I have an old style ez shaft that needs to be rebuilt that may save you a few bucks if you are interested. It needs 2 Bearings in the top DD joint. You can see it in my photo gallery.

 

[broncomanbrad]

Go with the pick and pull

78 79 Ford half ton or Bronco with tilt. easy mod Real nice when you are driving it.

TOFIC

When you say easy..... how easy?

 

[TOFIC]

When you say easy..... how easy?

You getting fussy there son??? (us old farts can say that!!) LOL

Brad it is not rocket science or a lot of work. Basically a R & R. The 2 stumbling blocks are the wiring and the lower steering shaft connection. I got one out of a 78 Ford half ton and bolted it in. You put the bronco bracket on the column and bolt it up. some guys weld the bracket some guys bolt the bracket. I bolted mine. Wiring was a bit of a pain until I found the diagram on Chucks website. I cured the lower shaft problem by buying a collapisible unit from a 76 or 77 Bronco off Ebay.

Not hard just time consuming take your time and make SURE you have a dozen cool ones around just to make the job enjoyable (coke of course, cant drink and drive))

TOFIC