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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Suburbans => Topic started by: BigBlueBoy on January 17, 2011, 05:53:28 pm

Title: I feel like a dummy
Post by: BigBlueBoy on January 17, 2011, 05:53:28 pm

Okay so today while I was out shoveling I seem to have lost my keys and like an idiot I never made the spares i was going to make. So the question here is whats the best way to replace the ignition without the key? I know my 87 F150 I had, had a pin I drilled out when it broke since it wouldn't turn. Is there a pin like that in a 85 Suburban??

Title: Re: I feel like a dummy
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 17, 2011, 06:37:07 pm

It depends on what style you have could be a screw that holds it in or you have to break part of the column off either way you need to take the steering wheel off

Title: Re: I feel like a dummy
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 17, 2011, 06:42:10 pm

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=17165.0

Title: Re: I feel like a dummy
Post by: 1980c10 on January 17, 2011, 07:03:43 pm

You can have a key made by a lock shop that will work not too sure of the cost but it's might be worth checking out.

Title: Re: I feel like a dummy
Post by: slammed79 on January 17, 2011, 10:39:42 pm

Its cheaper to get into the column and swap the switch. A new one with two keys will run about $20 @ most chain stores. I've done it enough times now that I'm in and out in about 25 min.

Title: Re: I feel like a dummy
Post by: BigBlueBoy on January 21, 2011, 05:58:39 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L_85UkLOu8

This link is great for those needing to remove their lock cylinder for your ignition. Was very easy and I got it done in no time. Thanks everyone for your help.