I wanted to add that this truck belonged to my Dad, and I would really appreciate it if someone who knows would answer my question. Thanks in advance...
The stock one has a column shift, and as you know, they have the 1/2" or so shaft that runs parallel to the column. I just purchased a Mustang II IFS, and I thought since I want to really do the interior up as nice as my budget allows, a column would be the way to go. One that has tilt, etc. thanks for your post very much...
look for something about 30 inches long and 1 3/4 dia. are you wanting a factory column or aftermarket?
Thanks for your reply. Since I'm going to get rid of the three on the tree, and set up it for a T-5 ****** and floor shifter, I thought an aftermarket column in chrome would be the way to go. Especially since my stock column is so freaking ugly. Considering I'm installing a Helix Mustang II IFS; in addition to the IFS kit itself, the column, a powersteering pump w/hoses, and the steering ujoint and vibration dampener, what else will I need to buy to get through this portion of the build? Any thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg
Still need a column drop(length and opening size for steering shaft) and a lower mount at the firewall.
I should have thought of those parts, and thank you for pointing them out to me. I'll post a picture after this job is finished. Also, thanks for telling me about the diameter needing to be 1 3/4" because I was looking at a column that was 2", and I think that would have looked too big in such a small cab like a 51 F1 has. I'm realy pumped about this project as my Dad bought the truck new about 9 years before I was born, and I can remember riding in it until around 1967. It' will look and ride a lot better than it ever did back in the day, but I think he would like it if he were still here. Thanks again Greg V. R, Greg
With all due respect, you're the one doing the custom install with power steering, steering u-joint, and some sort of integrated vibration damper into the column itself. So it seems to me that you're holding way more info than we ever could regarding what will size/length column work best.
Dagnabit, Michael! I was gonna say the exact same thing. I live closer. Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
Stop. The Helix components are made of inferior materials, overseas. They are a product of The Hoffman Group. Search for information here, and on the web. You will quickly see that this is NOT a company that you want to buy ANYTHING from.
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