Steering column ?

[zieg85]

Does anyone run standard steering with a tilt column?  Just wondering if the tilt is strong enough or not.  I have fixed/tightened up plenty of ones.

[Dragon]

You mean Manual Steering right??  My Father-In-Law used to have an 86 S-10 Pickup that had manual steering,with a tilt column, and that thing didn't have any problems with keeping up with him.....  Have seen enough 67-74 Shorty and Stepsides that had Tilt Columns, with manual steering as well over the years...  I would think that as long as the Column is up to the task, I wouldn't see a reason why you couldn't use one...

[VileZambonie]

I don't know how anyone can stand driving one of these trucks with manual steering. I would convert it but I'm sure the tilt column will loosen up

[86 chevy silverado]

I totally agree on the P/S, we'll talk again when your in a tight spot with manual steering. All the tilts loosen up but when they're functioning properly they are as strong as non tilt.

[zieg85]

Thanks for the replies.  The tilt column I have is nice and tight and the column on the truck is broken.  I prefer the feeling of armstrong steering.  The truck doesn't have any options and I really like the simplicity of it.  I have 255 70R15's on 15x8 and it steers fairly easy with the 4.3L in it.  It may get a bit tougher with the extra weight of a 350. 

[Redneckchevy]

Good thing about manual steering is you wont have to worry about going to a gym....And i wouldnt think the tilt will break....I drove a  semi cross state with the power steering out....Was running bob tail but still...But it held up..not sure how it would do over time tho

[zieg85]

This truck is way easier than my Ford I had when I was 18.  I had a 78 F-150.  In 78 they went down in steering wheel size and with radial tires and the twin I-beam it was a real bear to steer.  On the plus size, no one wanted to borrow it...