My K5 suffers from the classic chevy broken pivot steering column. I know its a pain in the ass to fix, and it really annoys me. Does anyone know of a bolt in replacement or suitable swap?
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K5 steering
- Thread starter hammermachine
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Steering column
Anyone know a replacement steering column that is better than OEM broken one I have?
Anyone know a replacement steering column that is better than OEM broken one I have?
str8axle55
1/2 ton status
Do you mean the tilt wheel bolts are loose, or broken? Not that bad of a job to tighten, or you could swap a non-tilt column from another K5 or truck around the same year, 84 and up I think.
column
Yeah it is completely loose right where it suppose to pivot. Same thing happened in my last K5. I guess I can try to find a new used part.
Yeah it is completely loose right where it suppose to pivot. Same thing happened in my last K5. I guess I can try to find a new used part.
blazerdavid
Registered Member
tightening tilt pivot bolts
the bolts are a little advanced to do, but with a few special tools it will be easier. here is an exploded view but don't let it scare you. it is number 51 you are going for.
the bolts are a little advanced to do, but with a few special tools it will be easier. here is an exploded view but don't let it scare you. it is number 51 you are going for.
crawlink5
1/2 ton status
Make sure you put the u-joint (for lack of better term) back in the same way it came out. You CAN get it 180 deg off. And that is a bummer. Mark it with a sharpie.
