47-55.1 Generic Steering question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

suburban99 · 08-02-2022, 11:34 PM

I bought a new steering column for my 50 about 6 months ago on marketplace.
Paid $100 CDN for it. Bought it from a guy building a '39 or so chevy. Anywho it doesn't have the tiny round clip that holds tension on the upper bearing like a chevy does. It has a spring and a spacer and it is threaded. Inside the box was nothing...no brand name stamped anywhere on it. I am looking for the nut if it needs one or any info anyone else would have. thanks

nvrdone · 08-03-2022, 08:25 AM

I'm not familiar with that column but it looks like the nut that is on the shaft is in the right place. then the spring and spacer goes on like you have it. then is it possible that the steering wheel puts pressure on the spacer holding everything in place? just thinking out loud. good luck

mr48chev · 08-03-2022, 08:54 PM

What did the column come out of originally?

suburban99 · 08-03-2022, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

What did the column come out of originally?

Came out of a box as it was new and unused. Guy I bought it said it was for a chevy.

**joedoh** · 08-03-2022, 11:52 PM

if its a china column the best thing you can do is throw it in the trash. sounds harsh but it just saves you the time of throwing it in the trash next year. get a flaming river or an ididit.

MiraclePieCo · 08-04-2022, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

if its a china column the best thing you can do is throw it in the trash. sounds harsh but it just saves you the time of throwing it in the trash next year. get a flaming river or an ididit.

This from Amazon: Ididit column, part number 1520800051, country of origin: CHINA

https://www.amazon.com/Ididit-Steeri.../dp/B002VHWA5S

Manufacturer ‎Ididit
Brand ‎Ididit
Item Weight ‎15 pounds
Product Dimensions ‎44 x 7.5 x 5.75 inches
Country of Origin ‎China
Item model number ‎1520800051
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
Manufacturer Part Number ‎1520800051
OEM Part Number ‎1520800051

**joedoh** · 08-04-2022, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

This from Amazon: Ididit column, part number 1520800051, country of origin: CHINA

https://www.amazon.com/Ididit-Steeri.../dp/B002VHWA5S

Manufacturer ‎Ididit
Brand ‎Ididit
Item Weight ‎15 pounds
Product Dimensions ‎44 x 7.5 x 5.75 inches
Country of Origin ‎China
Item model number ‎1520800051
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
Manufacturer Part Number ‎1520800051
OEM Part Number ‎1520800051

oh no! i hope you looked at ididits website and not just amazon

https://www.ididit.com/p-36964-who-we-are.html

Quote:

Located in Tecumseh, MI, ididit manufactures top quality, American made steering columns for the automotive aftermarket

looks like there is an error on the amazon page. or it could be rules on how amazon lists things, if the country of manufacture of more than half of the PARTS is china it may require listing as china made. it could also be a cheap copy being sold as an ididit part. who knows.

and on the subject, the guidance given by the LVVTA in 2013 details the problems with unsafe columns coming mostly from china, even US company CPP.

https://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infos...ng_Columns.pdf

08-02-2022, 11:34 PM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Generic Steering question I bought a new steering column for my 50 about 6 months ago on marketplace. Paid $100 CDN for it. Bought it from a guy building a '39 or so chevy. Anywho it doesn't have the tiny round clip that holds tension on the upper bearing like a chevy does. It has a spring and a spacer and it is threaded. Inside the box was nothing...no brand name stamped anywhere on it. I am looking for the nut if it needs one or any info anyone else would have. thanks Attached Images __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped

08-03-2022, 08:25 AM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,422	Re: Generic Steering question I'm not familiar with that column but it looks like the nut that is on the shaft is in the right place. then the spring and spacer goes on like you have it. then is it possible that the steering wheel puts pressure on the spacer holding everything in place? just thinking out loud. good luck __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

08-03-2022, 08:54 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,265	Re: Generic Steering question What did the column come out of originally? __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-03-2022, 11:52 PM	#5
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,746	Re: Generic Steering question if its a china column the best thing you can do is throw it in the trash. sounds harsh but it just saves you the time of throwing it in the trash next year. get a flaming river or an ididit. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

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