This is exactly what i needed. No other installation video showed using a ground wire for the horn. My new steering wheel from LMC Truck (Grant Steering wheel) did not include the extra wire and Grant had no instructions that showed it. It was driving me crazy because it had every indication it needed a ground wire but wasn't mentioned or shown anywhere. Thanks so much.
Thank you so, so much for this video. I am from Tasmania, Australia and my wife brought a 1973 El Camino and it has this exact issue. From watching this brilliant step by step you habe saved us countless dollars as well as valuable time.
I will be checking out your other videos to see what you have that may be applicable to my 1972 Chev Kingswood Wagon. Both our cars are quite rare here in Australia.
This video needs more likes. I could not figure out why my steering column had so much play in it after I put everything back together. The way this collar is shaped makes it seem like it's supposed to hold the spring. I wasted so much time on this! You saved my LIFE BRO!
Thank you so much for taking the time away from tackling your steering column project, leaving these kind words, and expressing your thanks. It's greatly appreciated.
Very well done! "Slots to the front of the truck". That is my problem! I have it the other way, ball bearings keep tilting out of place when I install lockplate/retainer. Going back out to try again for the 97th time haha. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video. I had to change the pot metal piece that always breaks in the tilt for the ignition. Wouldn't have been able to do it without your video. 👍💯
Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this info. I had the very same issue with mine and my ball bearings went everywhere when I disassembled. With this video I can now confidently fix!!
Hello! I’m working on an 80 Camaro, I got to the 4 torx bolts I lock tighted them down now the problem is when I pop the pins in it’s extremely hard to move the tilt, I put the spring in same thing, I have to pretty much force the thing to tilt, and it wont tilt up anymore only down. and when tilting down it doesnt tilt down smooth like it used too, idk if its the way im installing the tilt collar or what but thats my idea, i keep putting it on and off and its not moving up and down like its supposed too.
hello friend, your video helped me a lot to disassemble the column of my chevy since I have the same problem, but could you tell me where I can get the parts that I replace in the video to be able to change them to my chevy as well
This is where we found ours. Here's a link for the tilt steering column rack and bearing rebuild kit: www.vintagejeepparts.com/products/83510055_Tilt-Steering-Column-Rack-and-Bearing-Rebuild-Kit.html
Wow what a job. Do non tilt wheels have the u joint. The plastic piece below that is broken on my 82. The gear indicator screws to it and it is broken there. I may just rivet a small piece of metal to the plastic and attach the gear indicator to the metal. Removal would be too much trouble
Yes, quite lengthy. The universal joint would not be needed in a non-tilt column, but I haven't worked on non-tilt columns and could be incorrect in that assumption. Thanks for watching.
Hey boss do you happen to have the part number for that tool you recommend? I screen shot the page you put in the video but i dont see a part number and cant find that tool. Thanks in advance
This would be a great how to do it, however, it just needs a little time edit, take out the part, where the piece is installed wrong, and it will be great.
There is a subtitle at around 20:55 that gives the warning, "bearing is upside down." We can make a notation in the description as well in case viewers want to skip over this part of the video. I believe at the time of publication, we had it in mind that there was information leading up to the point when the bearing is upside down and a retake would have been extremely difficult. Maybe at the same time it gives caution that the bearing is installed wrong, and maybe it's a way to tell our viewers not to make the mistake. Your comment is valid in that it would shorten the video for easier viewing. At this point in time it would require and edit of the actual video and republication, which would upset the algorithm and bring the view count to zero. Thanks for watching.
When you replaced the bearing did the outer ring stay in because mine exploded and the only thing that stayed was the outer ring and I cant figure out how to get it out
The parts were easy to remove on mine. The worst issue I had was making sure I got all the old ball bearings out. A very pointed tweezers might help in your case. It sounds like there may be some galling on one of the parts causing the ring to hang up.
@@CarzPlus I've gone to the next part of the steering column so I can push it out from the back I got one of the 8/32 screw pins out but they are really in there
There are 3 ways I can think of off hand. Find a plug that mates to the column you are using and wire it to match where the wiring comes out of your column. Second, hard wire the wires from your column using soldered connections and heat shrink tubing where the wires leave your column. Third, use quick disconnects to do the same. I would use the first method, as it would be the cleanest looking finish install. All of these assume that the turn signal unit in your column is functional.
Oh and change the title to GM tilt column repair 69-76 or what ever the year span is, as they are all the same, and it will get more eyes, I watched , and I am doing a 71 Camaro
Thank you. That's a good suggestion. I can and will edit the RUclips title. You're right. It will help with keyword searches. Anything within the video will stay the same. Thanks again!
you're working way too hard. use a gm lock plate compression tool to remove snap ring. All of the gm and jeep parts are assembled in Saginaw, Mi. and interchange. Net dealer price on the bearing packs is under $20. You will also find that the Chrysler tilt columns use the same internal parts as GM. Snap on sells the swivel pin removal tool for the pins. The first time you break your 8/32 screw in the pin you'll regret not having the correct removal tool.
This is exactly what i needed. No other installation video showed using a ground wire for the horn. My new steering wheel from LMC Truck (Grant Steering wheel) did not include the extra wire and Grant had no instructions that showed it. It was driving me crazy because it had every indication it needed a ground wire but wasn't mentioned or shown anywhere. Thanks so much.
Thank you so, so much for this video. I am from Tasmania, Australia and my wife brought a 1973 El Camino and it has this exact issue. From watching this brilliant step by step you habe saved us countless dollars as well as valuable time.
Wow! Thank you so much for letting us know.
I will be checking out your other videos to see what you have that may be applicable to my 1972 Chev Kingswood Wagon. Both our cars are quite rare here in Australia.
This video needs more likes. I could not figure out why my steering column had so much play in it after I put everything back together. The way this collar is shaped makes it seem like it's supposed to hold the spring. I wasted so much time on this! You saved my LIFE BRO!
Thank you so much for taking the time away from tackling your steering column project, leaving these kind words, and expressing your thanks. It's greatly appreciated.
Thank you for making this video its was a huge help dont think I could have fixed my wheel without it.
Thanks so much. Happy to help!
By far the best video on youtube on this subject! Best detail, and pace. Thank you!
Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I don't even own a classic truck yet but I am going to. You're so detailed and I could listen to you talk all day 🤣 great stuff!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching. It's good to hear that you find our videos useful.
Very well done! "Slots to the front of the truck". That is my problem! I have it the other way, ball bearings keep tilting out of place when I install lockplate/retainer. Going back out to try again for the 97th time haha. Thank you so much!
Happy to help! Glad you found our video and that you were able to solve a frustrating problem. Thanks for watching!
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Absolute life saver. Can't thank you enough!
Our pleasure. Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I had to change the pot metal piece that always breaks in the tilt for the ignition. Wouldn't have been able to do it without your video. 👍💯
Glad it helped! Thank you for sharing the outcome of your project. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this info. I had the very same issue with mine and my ball bearings went everywhere when I disassembled. With this video I can now confidently fix!!
You're so very welcome, and happy to know that you can go forward with your project. Thanks for watching!
That had to be the best damn how to video,very very informative
Thanks &keep up the good work.
Wow, thank you for writing something so nice. Happy to know that you appreciated our efforts. Thanks for watching!
Awesome, awesome, awesome. Thank you for this video.
Our pleasure! We're happy to know that you found the video useful. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video.
Thank you very much for the nice comment. It's encouraging. Thanks for watching!
Hello! I’m working on an 80 Camaro, I got to the 4 torx bolts I lock tighted them down now the problem is when I pop the pins in it’s extremely hard to move the tilt, I put the spring in same thing, I have to pretty much force the thing to tilt, and it wont tilt up anymore only down. and when tilting down it doesnt tilt down smooth like it used too, idk if its the way im installing the tilt collar or what but thats my idea, i keep putting it on and off and its not moving up and down like its supposed too.
Thank You Thank You
You are very welcome and a pleasure to know that we've helped. Thanks for watching!
hello friend, your video helped me a lot to disassemble the column of my chevy since I have the same problem, but could you tell me where I can get the parts that I replace in the video to be able to change them to my chevy as well
This is where we found ours. Here's a link for the tilt steering column rack and bearing rebuild kit: www.vintagejeepparts.com/products/83510055_Tilt-Steering-Column-Rack-and-Bearing-Rebuild-Kit.html
How do you remove the retainer ring??
Any idea where I can find that tool? I've searched all through the interwebs? The job tool you mentioned.
Try GM Parts Giant. Let us know if you have any luck there. Thanks for watching!
No love there. We would all love to be able to use this tool but sadly can't be found :-(@@CarzPlus
On the original centering sphere you can open the spring up and that will tighten up the joint
I would suspect you are correct about that. As long as I had to do it and the part was available new I went with new.
Wow what a job. Do non tilt wheels have the u joint. The plastic piece below that is broken on my 82. The gear indicator screws to it and it is broken there. I may just rivet a small piece of metal to the plastic and attach the gear indicator to the metal. Removal would be too much trouble
Yes, quite lengthy. The universal joint would not be needed in a non-tilt column, but I haven't worked on non-tilt columns and could be incorrect in that assumption. Thanks for watching.
That bearing you took out at 20 minutes even on the back of the column shaft. Whats the piece called? Mine broke and can't find replacement
I would talk to a steering column rebuilding company to see if you can source one.
Hey boss do you happen to have the part number for that tool you recommend? I screen shot the page you put in the video but i dont see a part number and cant find that tool. Thanks in advance
No, unfortunately we don't. Have you tried LMC truck. We might have purchased ours there. Thanks.
Sounds good. Thanks for the tip. Always good for our viewers to hear and share new ideas.
Nope. No love there either.@@CarzPlus
Did you ever find a place to get the job tool for the centering sphere?
No, we just accomplished it with brute force. Not a preferred method in my book, but it worked.
With this be the same for a 1984 model Chevy truck?
Since the columns are different in a number of ways, I cannot guarantee this will be the same.
This would be a great how to do it, however, it just needs a little time edit, take out the part, where the piece is installed wrong, and it will be great.
There is a subtitle at around 20:55 that gives the warning, "bearing is upside down." We can make a notation in the description as well in case viewers want to skip over this part of the video. I believe at the time of publication, we had it in mind that there was information leading up to the point when the bearing is upside down and a retake would have been extremely difficult. Maybe at the same time it gives caution that the bearing is installed wrong, and maybe it's a way to tell our viewers not to make the mistake. Your comment is valid in that it would shorten the video for easier viewing. At this point in time it would require and edit of the actual video and republication, which would upset the algorithm and bring the view count to zero. Thanks for watching.
@@CarzPlus OK, makes sense , I just watch , to learn, and get distracted with extra information, HAA HA
When you replaced the bearing did the outer ring stay in because mine exploded and the only thing that stayed was the outer ring and I cant figure out how to get it out
The parts were easy to remove on mine. The worst issue I had was making sure I got all the old ball bearings out. A very pointed tweezers might help in your case. It sounds like there may be some galling on one of the parts causing the ring to hang up.
@@CarzPlus I've gone to the next part of the steering column so I can push it out from the back I got one of the 8/32 screw pins out but they are really in there
Any way I can swap the signal wiring with out digging that deep? I'm puting a tilt colum on my 73 but wiring for colum doesn't match
There are 3 ways I can think of off hand. Find a plug that mates to the column you are using and wire it to match where the wiring comes out of your column. Second, hard wire the wires from your column using soldered connections and heat shrink tubing where the wires leave your column. Third, use quick disconnects to do the same. I would use the first method, as it would be the cleanest looking finish install. All of these assume that the turn signal unit in your column is functional.
i need a steering column for my 96 f-150. Would they for that truck?
Having not worked with a 96 F-150 I can not say yes.
Oh and change the title to GM tilt column repair 69-76 or what ever the year span is, as they are all the same, and it will get more eyes, I watched , and I am doing a 71 Camaro
Thank you. That's a good suggestion. I can and will edit the RUclips title. You're right. It will help with keyword searches. Anything within the video will stay the same. Thanks again!
you're working way too hard. use a gm lock plate compression tool to remove snap ring. All of the gm and jeep parts are assembled in Saginaw, Mi. and interchange. Net dealer price on the bearing packs is under $20. You will also find that the Chrysler tilt columns use the same internal parts as GM. Snap on sells the swivel pin removal tool for the pins. The first time you break your 8/32 screw in the pin you'll regret not having the correct removal tool.
I'd have to agree. At the time I was too cheap to buy one. Later on, I did.