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Shortening a steering column

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Shortening a steering column
ken98k

ken98k

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{1980 cj-5, 258, t-176, d300 amc20 rear, D30}{1974 cj-5, 304, T-15, D20, D30 front, D44 rear}{1973 cj-5, 304, t-98,D20, amc20, D30}
{1990 yj 2.5L i-4 AX-5 NP231 Dana 30 front Dana 35c rear}
1996 XJ Cherokee 4.0 HO
{2000 silverado}
{1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille}
The steering column on my 74 CJ5 seems too long. It was built for someone that resembled a t-rex, with long legs and really short arms.:o

Has anyone shortened their steering column? Is this even possible?
 
just for grins, how far is it from the dash to the top of the wheel??:cool:

ken98k said:
The steering column on my 74 CJ5 seems too long. It was built for someone that resembled a t-rex, with long legs and really short arms.:o

Has anyone shortened their steering column? Is this even possible?
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The ruler in the photo is 15" so the steeringis about 11.5" at that angle

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74 steering column 002.webp
 
It looks like , at the same angle, the XJ tilt wheel I put in my 77 is about 9 inches. Just something to think about. I would think replacing the whole thing easier than shortening the original. :cool:
 
Aint no way a fat guy like me could even think about driving that:eek:.
 
ftwflh said:
Aint no way a fat guy like me could even think about driving that:eek:.
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LOL:D
I used to be a little guy until I quit smoking.
Now I'm a little FAT guy.:o
 
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