tilt column recommendation

[72kat]

Greetings,
Have a 72 c10 with automatic transmission.
Want to replace the stock steering column with an aftermarket tilt wheel.
This truck is a driver so I am looking for something reasonably priced.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated.

[FRCvette]

I have a ididit polished column in my truck and am very happy with. Kind of on the expensive side though. I have used rebuilt tilt column from a forum member (can't remember name) that was very nice and priced well. Possibly do search.

[Accelo]

Pricing for an Ididit column in black

1967-72 Chevy Truck Tilt Column Shift - Black Powder Coated
1140657051
$1,087.00

The other end of the spectra is one is from Summit;
Helix HEXSTCOL2B - Helix Tilt Steering Columns
$199.99 and in stock.

Seems to be a popular retrofit and the aftermarket has lots of options between these prices. Including a rebuilt Blazer one on Ebay for $2500!

Rebuilt used OEM columns generally seem to be about $6-700, if you can find one.
Parts are getting difficult to find for the OEM stuff. I just paid $10 for a single screw and was happy to find one.

Hopefully you will find one that works for you.
Cheers

[72-CH]

I bought a rebuilt tilt column for Kevsclassics, he is a member here. Very nice product he puts out.

[Larry S]

I purchased a refurbished / shortened auto tilt from Member Don D. Very nice product, packaging and communication.

[Orange71shorty]

Originally Posted by Larry S

I purchased a refurbished / shortened auto tilt from Member Don D. Very nice product, packaging and communication.

I second the work of Don D. I’d definitely recommend him

[MikeB]

There are stories about cheap Chinese-made tilt columns somewhere on the Internet. Turns out the "ball" used for tilting is not caged, and comes out of the "socket" too easily, which leads to having NO steering. In fact Australia and New Zealand banned the import of all aftermarket tilt columns except those from Ididit, Flaming River, and a couple others.

[TxGary]

i also would recomend Don D. top quality and fairly priced.

[68 P.O.S.]

The best columns are either a stock one, Flaming River, or ididit.

[MikeB]

I found this. It's 7-8 years old, but probably still relevant. Don't put your life in the hands of Chinese made knock-off products. I mean we're talking about low-bidder factories that can't even drill holes in the right place on a metal bracket!

file:///C:/Users/Mike/Downloads/Steering%20Column%20Safety%20Alert,%20Aftermrkt.pdf

[BrentBTK]

I just bought and posted about a CJ Pony Parts tilt column. It's going back. Total garbage for 300 bucks. No provision for neutral safety/back up switch and the complete wrong output shaft. Previous posters are correct, if it ain't Ididit, Flaming River, or OEM, run away.

[tim_mc]

I bought a rebuilt GM truck tilt column from Les on this board (70shortfleet). It's better quality than a new CPP tilt column I bought and have since sold (lesson learned). My cousin also got a GM tilt from Les a few months ago for his '71 K10 build. I believe Les sells both original truck columns and also cut down van columns.

[Rich72C10]

Originally Posted by MikeB

I found this. It's 7-8 years old, but probably still relevant. Don't put your life in the hands of Chinese made knock-off products. I mean we're talking about low-bidder factories that can't even drill holes in the right place on a metal bracket!

file:///C:/Users/Mike/Downloads/Steering%20Column%20Safety%20Alert,%20Aftermrkt.pdf

I think this is the pdf you were trying to attach.


2013 May Press Release Steering Columns / Steering Column Safety Alert, Aftermrkt.pdf

[BrentBTK]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

I think this is the pdf you were trying to attach.


2013 May Press Release Steering Columns / Steering Column Safety Alert, Aftermrkt.pdf

Holy cow!!! So glad I'm sending that junker back. I don't understand how these things are allowed to be sold!