Steering Column

[85ChevyJRF]

Does anyone know where I can get a brand new steering column for a 85? Like where is the best place to buy one from for the best price, or do we sell them Captkaos

[zieg85]

What is wrong with yours?

[VileZambonie]

Brand new is big bucks. You can easily fix or have yours rebuilt or go boneyard pickin. Aftermarket chrome ones or black ones are available. Some are even telescoping. Just google it if you are bent on a brand new one. You need to id all of your options and controls too.

[rockable]

Look in the Technical Pages.  There is a great article with photos on elcamino.com that has step by step for rebuilding your column.

[85ChevyJRF]

I will just probably just rebuild it. My dimmer switch is out and I replaced it but it still does not work but everything is hooked up right and is there any kind of kit for this?

[69byrd]

I got a tilt column that was in perfect condition at the boneyard for $60

[80stepsideguy]

Are you in a rush to drive your truck? I had my column  rebuilt by this guy and let me tell you he turned a junk column i bought into a fine piece .

Here is his link:

http://www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/index.html

thanks
pat

[85ChevyJRF]

I'm not in a hurry I just have dim lights and its kinda hard livin way out in the country to drive home at night. I just want it to all work right

[VileZambonie]

So you want to replace your steering column because you have dim headlights? 

[werewolfx13]

I think what he means is, his dimmer switch doesn't work, so hes stuck on low beams all the time.

[VileZambonie]

If that's what you mean, check the bulbs first

[85ChevyJRF]

You know how you click your switch to dim or brighten the lights and it makes the click well mine does not do that awhile back I went to dim them meeting a car and they stuck on bright and so I unpluggee the bottom two lights so I replaced the switch the other day and it still will not change so any suggestions?

[VileZambonie]

Is the rod attached?

[Captkaos]

I don't sell Columns but the link 80stepsideguy posted is who I recommend.

I would fix what you have though, I think you rod is loose or not in there...

[82gmc3/4ton]

I just got done rebuilding my tilt column. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I replaced the lock cylinder (while I was in there), fixed the the moving tilt problem, painted the column, replaced the turn signal cam, replaced the tilt lever, shifter, turn signal lever, and hazard button, and installing a aftermarket wheel. After all the work it looks great, almost brand new. Give it a try. Just make sure you have the right tools. You can rent them for free at most auto parts stores.