1983 CJ-7 tilt steering column.

[TheDirtyCJ]

Well,this time I tore apart my tilt steering column. At first I thought I could go in and just replace the backing plate that allows it to tilt but that proved to be impossible (at least for me). So I ended up taking out the whole column. I ordered a direct fit replacement from Summit/ Ididit chrome tilt column part# 1520800020. So right now I am just waiting for the column and I'll post some more pics to let you know how it went.

 

[Scottys84]

I haven't taken my tilt column apart yet but will have to soon. The steering wheel wobbles around and obviously needs attention before I can drive it. Is there a bearing or bushing or something in there that goes bad?

 

[Old Dog]

Is there a bearing or bushing or something in there that goes bad?

theres a bearing in there. If I remember right, there is a thread here somewhere with the part number.

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

I haven't taken my tilt column apart yet but will have to soon. The steering wheel wobbles around and obviously needs attention before I can drive it. Is there a bearing or bushing or something in there that goes bad?

Yeah there are, when I pulled it I had tiny ball-bearings fall out and roll all over the floor. Man I janked that thing up. My Ididit column is supposed to be here Wednesday. Will put up pics and discuss the install soon.

 

[mylittlecj5]

I haven't taken my tilt column apart yet but will have to soon. The steering wheel wobbles around and obviously needs attention before I can drive it. Is there a bearing or bushing or something in there that goes bad?

Good reading for ya...
Tilt Steering Column Wobble

http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

Good reading for ya...
Tilt Steering Column Wobble

Tilt Column Repair

Hey thanks a ton for that! Even though I plan on replacing it, I will rebuild the old one and try to sell it. It would be nice to recoup some of that $$

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

Well,this time I tore apart my tilt steering column. At first I thought I could go in and just replace the backing plate that allows it to tilt but that proved to be impossible (at least for me). So I ended up taking out the whole column. I ordered a direct fit replacement from Summit/ Ididit chrome tilt column part# 1520800020. So right now I am just waiting for the column and I'll post some more pics to let you know how it went.

Allright people, The IDIDIT came last week friday night 7:00 pm so no way to install it that night. Got up bright and early Saturday and had a fun filled 2 1/2 hours. Allthough it was a direct bolt on application the wiring was not. I eventually, thru trial and error, found out while I had the wiring correct all along, the stock ground wire provided was way weak! So I bolted on a sturdier one to the harmonica brace. Bingo all done. I saved a fat stack of cash by going with the paintable stainless steel and sprayed a clear coat laquer over it. I think it looks good that way. Also something I want to point out to any future buyers of this column- notice the position of the ignition key setting-its right above your jewels! Strange place for it but there you go. My wife has dubbed it the IDIOT column. Have fun everybody, thanks!

 

[Petescj]

Its either upside down or thats the womans version. That is a pretty strange spot for your ignition.

notice the position of the ignition key setting-its right above your jewels!

 

[Cheepjeep85]

it reminds you to check to make sure you got balls before you start that beast