Ididit column mount

[BroncoMark]

I have the Ididit tilt column and the column mount that Chuck sells. I was hoping that the mount would hold the column snug enough that I wouldn't have to weld it to the column, but no such luck. If I tighten the bolts all the way down I can still rotate the column and lift it up about 1/4 inch. Also, the column sits too high in the dash and I can't get the column trim to line up. Anyone have any ideas? Even if I tacked the mount on I'd need to shim the mount down some, but I don't have a welder anyway.

 

[WyleCoyote]

I think you have to weld it on, at least that is what is says on BC website, but there is 2 sizes to the mount, a 2" and 2 1/4". Did you get the wrong size perhaps?

 

[bax]

My mount was very tight. I installed it and had to shim it down with 2 washers on both sides just to stop from smushing the tube some.
I didn't know they had 2 sizes.

 

[BroncoMark]

I think you have to weld it on, at least that is what is says on BC website, but there is 2 sizes to the mount, a 2" and 2 1/4". Did you get the wrong size perhaps?

Yep, I got the 2" one, which should be correct.

 

[Desert Thrasher]

The ididit column mount from WH is well worth the money. Fits great.

 

[904Bronco]

The ididit column mount from WH is well worth the money. Fits great.

Would you have a part number handy?

 

[Ohio Bronco 21]

I used the WH Mount, Works great. Sorry dont have the part #

 

[Desert Thrasher]

Heres a link to it.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Under_dash_mounting_kit/Tilt_Columns

 

[904Bronco]

Heres a link to it.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Under_dash_mounting_kit/Tilt_Columns

THANK YOU!

 

[csjr]

I used Ididit and went to a local speed shop for the column mount. It looked like the WH part and fit the tube properly, but I had to do some fab work to get it to bolt under the dash. I agree with the others, if the WH part is a simple bolt in, and since you don't have a welder for the part you have, then it is worth the $60. I bet I spent 4 hours working on my mount--not counting the rest of the work--and I spent about the same.

 

[Tuck]

I love this site. I have an ididit column & have the same problem with the mount. I'll be ordering the WH one shortly.

 

[fordguy]

if you want more drop look to the street rod vendors they sell mounts in different drop lengths. Speedway motors probably has them.

 

[cgbexec]

I have an Ididit colum in the box ready to be installed. For that kind of money shouldn't it be a bolt in?

 

[NYLES]

Mines a Flaming river colum kit from WH, $1400 well spent, I only have enough installed at the moment to drive it around a lil but sure a nice set up with the auto shifter, tilt, SS....fits like a glove. Came with the WH al model shown above very nice!

a heads up on the steering wheels, what they call thick is more like super fat! but Ive got big paws.

 

[KyleQ]

Sorry to sound like an idiot - but what is an idiot colunm?

 

[904Bronco]

Sorry to sound like an idiot - but what is an idiot colunm?

Ididit: Another manufacturer that makes aftermarket replacement steering columns, based on a Chevy design. Most Bronco Vendors sell either Ididit of Flaming River

 

[WyleCoyote]

Sorry to sound like an idiot - but what is an idiot colunm?

That's funny, I always think idiot when I see ididit..

 

[KyleQ]

Ididit: Another manufacturer that makes aftermarket replacement steering columns, based on a Chevy design. Most Bronco Vendors sell either Ididit of Flaming River

Thanks

That's funny, I always think idiot when I see ididit..

Haha - I didn't even notice :-X

Thanks guys - trying to learn. I've got a 90's truck, a 78 Bronco, and will be buying a 74 shortly.. Too much info to learn!

 

[BroncoMark]

Thanks for the repsonses. I should have guessed that the answer would be to spend more money.;D

 

[mkaenel]

That is what I have... nice and tight!

Heres a link to it.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Under_dash_mounting_kit/Tilt_Columns