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Title: Steering Column
Post by: 85ChevyJRF on March 07, 2009, 09:35:32 am

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: zieg85 on March 07, 2009, 09:38:44 am

What is wrong with yours?

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: VileZambonie on March 07, 2009, 12:23:10 pm

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.

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: rockable on March 07, 2009, 04:05:33 pm

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: 85ChevyJRF on March 07, 2009, 10:56:55 pm

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?

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: 69byrd on March 08, 2009, 08:36:16 am

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: 80stepsideguy on March 08, 2009, 11:12:09 am

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: 85ChevyJRF on March 08, 2009, 11:26:50 am

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: VileZambonie on March 08, 2009, 01:13:49 pm

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: werewolfx13 on March 08, 2009, 03:56:12 pm

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: VileZambonie on March 08, 2009, 05:03:26 pm

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

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: 85ChevyJRF on March 08, 2009, 09:52:11 pm

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?

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: VileZambonie on March 09, 2009, 05:00:17 am

Is the rod attached?

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: Captkaos on March 09, 2009, 05:46:48 pm

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...

Title: Re: Steering Column
Post by: 82gmc3/4ton on March 11, 2009, 04:49:29 am

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.