1947-87 Chevy & GMC Truck / Custom Tilt Steering Column Install

[@NWGarage]

This guys at so good at explaining simply and efficiently

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks!

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Hey, David thanks for steering us in the right direction!! Great tips to a safe ride, more comfortable control.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

My pleasure!

[@deankay4434]

I like anti-seize compound on bolts, nuts and the input shaft. The 12 point bolt on the RAG joint is part of a cast pinch attachment and once torqued will not come loose. If you want to use anything simple because it is steering, use the “Green” 242 Loctite compound. It is a low strength designed to be installed after assembly because it’s low viscosity allows it to “Wick” into the threads thru capillary action. Anti-Seize, (Regular Aluminum Based & High-Temp Graphite) Dielectric Grease and Red, Blue & Green Loctite and Red Jelly “Loctite” 518 are some of my main go to assembly chemicals. I buy the big $40+ bottles of Loctite as it is so important plus the 9 bottles of anti-seize with brush under lid. If dry, add a splash of mineral spirits and stir it in. Great video information Dave!!!

[@adriantomlin2902]

Awesome Dave Welch!! Once again, very nice descriptive demonstration. Thanks!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks bud!

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

Very informative and complete. Thank you for your time.

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

MY GOODNESS Dave!!! That is FANTASTIC! Your video is so wonderfully detailed, step by step. And the camera work and lighting is great for us "have no idea what were doing" people 🙂. You've actually made me feel like I can take this on and do it in my '93 Ford E350 box truck! Thanks!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jesseford7231]

Another great video. I did a tilt swap on my 66 c10 5 years ago and it wasn't that bad to do.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks man!

[@Gambitt1970]

Great information! I have this job ahead of me this coming summer. Thanks!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Right on, good luck!

[@aroundlinemen]

Great job David, thanks

[@traviswebb625]

Do you have a video, or can you make one, on replacing the neutral safety switch for an '84 Chevy squarebody?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We will look into that for sure!

[@mikecampbell5114]

What kit did you use for the column to the steering box and also the electrical connection. Swapping out my steering column in a 65 C10 and the column has a 1 inch DD rod. After watching the video should be fairly easy.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We used a Lokar DD shaft and coupler.

[@josejimenez-sy5pd]

Really good video thanks for sharing

[@marcokawar5459]

Very informative!

[@vm722]

I wanted to keep my three tree. But I couldn't find one anywhere. I had to keep my original. But I put in a power steering box and used a mid 80s jeep shaft. Fits perfectly on the box and I attached it to my knuckle shaft. Grinded it to fit in a jeep shaft. Put in a bolt through the side of the hole where the knuckle was. Epoxy it for more safety.. It works great 👍.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Excellent improvising!

[@robtorcpb]

I have a newbie question. I have a 66 c10, and plan on keeping the inline 6. My goal is to swap out the 3 on the tree manual transmission and go with an automatic. I’m not a fan of cutting the floorboard to put the shifter, can I put one of these automatic steering columns?

[@209Stretch]

Did you ever get that aftermarket auto column shifter in your truck? I need to do the same on a 51 3100.

[@mikepicard5437]

Great tutorial Dave! Do you sell a tilt column that I can re-use stock steering wheel?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Depends what year your truck is.

[@mikepicard5437]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV duh of course! Sorry. 1964 Chevy C10, manual trans floor shifter

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@mikepicard5437 So... any of our Universal columns (ones that say they fit 1947-87) will need an adapter and an aftermarket wheel. However, the columns linked below are "retrofit" and are meant to bolt right in without modifications, which means you can use the stock wheel: Manual shift: www.holley.com/products/suspension_and_chassis/steering_components/steering_wheel_and_column/parts/CSC66SM Automatic shift: www.holley.com/products/suspension_and_chassis/steering_components/steering_wheel_and_column/parts/CSC66SA

[@fiddlerpin]

55-59 Chevys have a solid shaft that has no connectors to the box. How do you install a tilt column on one?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You cut it and add a coupler.

[@joefranken3873]

Hello Dave Welch, Crazy Question Here: Is it possible to convert a regular Chevy Column (68 Impala column already installed) over to a Tilt wheel column by replacing just the "heads" without changing the actual column? I have a tilt wheel column in hand, (same make & vintage) and wonder can it be "pieced" onto the existing column. I wanted to avoid the whole process of removal and install the tilt mechanism. POSSIBLE?? Thanks, Great Videos!! Joe

[@petehernandez7584]

Great video. Do you have one for my 83 Jeep Cherokee Laredo? Mine is very bad☹️

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

See our other reply.

[@blackwingsat]

Where do you measure to find out if you need a 30 or 33-in column?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

From the expected end of the shaft in the engine bay, to the planned position of the steering wheel mount at the top. So you have some wiggle room, we typically suggest going shorter if the project allows it.

[@mr1ndnman]

Hey. I need that single hubcap on your wall! 😊

[@nickjones7737]

You say its a bit harder with earlier models. I have a 84 c20 over in the UK with power steering, would you guys know explicitly what would be needed for that model? My trucks my daily so I wouldn't be able to get stuck due to a part not being there

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We wouldn't know explicitly what it requires. Is the truck RH drive?

[@nickjones7737]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV no its a left hand drive truck. Canada built and imported from Washington

[@petehernandez7584]

Forgot to mention….Would a GM universal steering column fit on my 83 Jeep Cherokee Laredo?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

A universal column should fit anything. You just need to buy one in the proper length.

[@robertmarsh5786]

Will the 67-72 columns that your company sells fit the 60-66 trucks?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

They can be made to fit for sure, but similar modifications to this install would have to be done. We actually like to use the 67-72 column in these trucks because they are about 2" shorter at the top which leaves more room for us older guys with "bigger bellies".

[@losdog84]

You all have probably answered this a million times already but what length would a friend need for a ‘68 c10

[@TheReinoPaasonen]

What lenght do you recomend for the 1969 C10?

[@alexisloveras5801]

You guys have any that’ll fit a 1979 c10 custom deluxe?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We carry a few different universal columns that can be fit into a '79 C10.

[@alexisloveras5801]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV would you mind linking one please?

[@deansworld2591]

Hey any chance you could tell me where to get the column your utilizing. Just got a 64 c10 with 3 in the tree and need to change it 🤞🏻

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Everything you see us use in our videos comes from BROTHERS Truck Parts www.brotherstrucks.com

[@deansworld2591]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV just got this truck and am excited to work on it with my kids . Thanks so much this website is awesome!!

[@frankmartinezjr.4595]

How would this work My 63 has a factory manual that’s been swapped to a th350 and I want to swap it to a column shift like this. Is there anything else I’d need to purchase? Thank you!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You would need a linkage kit. Contact our shop so we can get you what you need.

[@NMZIA]

Hello quick question. On this particular column I am going to be installing on a 62 as well. I have not ordered yet but how are you getting it to bolt underneath the dash does it have two slots were a direct bolt how did you get it to mount? I appreciate if you can answer. Thank you very much

[@graysongarate3297]

I have the same question. For the more universal columns I think we might have to drill holes for the two mounting bolts that are originally there.

[@NMZIA]

@@graysongarate3297 I’ve thought about that but what are the bolts gonna thread into. Plus is moving in there no idea how deep.

[@graysongarate3297]

@@NMZIA I think we might have to tap the holes we drill. And that’s why I haven’t done it yet. The originally bolts are pretty short but I’m scared it might hit the wiring harness inside or even the shaft.

[@graysongarate3297]

@@NMZIA They also might just be sheet metal screws come to think of it

[@robertlopez1369]

What’s a good length steering wheel I’m 6ft

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Please give us a call for help.

[@BigJim_909]

Wait a minute- the main reason I watched this video was for the column bracket to the dash part! WTH?????

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

Collapsable steering column were put in everything after Senna's death :(