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Re: Steering shaft
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Originally Posted by RustyPile
I didn't need to "secure" anything.. I didn't heat, melt, or remove the plastic in those 4 square depressions on the inner shaft, just drilled the plastic from those 4 holes. The fit remains snug and therefore no rattling, but still able to slip the shafts in order to remove and/or service the other components, i.e. rag joint, upper column, and steering box...
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Thanks, that's very helpful. In fact, thanks to everyone for their comments! Now it's on to determine how to move the column forward.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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