steering colum question

[Out of my mind CJ5]

i have three steering colums out of cj's and they all have different ends where the shaft hooks to it. is part of them just missing or were there just different ends on different ones?

 

[mhubacek]

I have the same problem, 3 columns for my CJ. I picked up a tilt column from a cherokee and I intend on adapting it to fit my GM power steering.
I would pick the column you like the best, and adapt it with a Steering Universal Joint. Here is a good site that will help you identify what type of Spline you have and what adapter you will need to make it work.

http://www.woodwardsteering.com/images/steering universal joints.pdf

 

[mhubacek]

Stainless Steel Universal Joints - 3/4" X 1" DD Stainless Steel U-Joint - 3/4" X 1" DD Stainless Steel U-Joint - Polished

 

[IOPort51]

I cut the CJ shaft and the Cherokee shaft and welded the end of the Cherokee on the bottom end of the CJ. everything works as long as you get it the length right and do a decent welding job. You can use a section of the inside slider from the Cherokee to line up the weld joint.

 

[dslywalker]

Tilt Column Fix - Dale's Jeep Junk

Untitled Document

Don't know if these will help but some info in there

 

[Out of my mind CJ5]

what i am talking about tho is at the end of the colum where the splines should be for the steering shaft to hook up to one has the splined shaft on the end and the others do not, so is something missing on them?

 

[IOPort51]

does one look like it has a half a hole drilled across the shaft??

what i am talking about tho is at the end of the colum where the splines should be for the steering shaft to hook up to one has the splined shaft on the end and the others do not, so is something missing on them?

 

[54cj3b]

if what you need looks like this give me a pm we'll work something out
this one been sitting in garage a while never got around to cleaning it up have few others same style

 

[mhubacek]

A pic of your steering shaft, column, and steering u-joint would sure help in this matter. I'm guessing you need the proper steering u-joint that will connect your steering shaft and column together.

 

[Out of my mind CJ5]

see the end of the colum where the splined piece is, that isnt there on mine, is it detatchable or is it just a different shaft? thanks for the help this far tho guys

 

[54cj3b]

you sure the shaft isn't pulled up a little bit in column
sounds like it is if it was pulled out and its sitting on steering wheel flopping around in garage thought same thing till I double checked 1/2 inch will pretty much not appear on upper half at base of steering wheel but will show at the shaft end shaft sliding in the plastic sleeve at bottom of column looking like its not there


If thats the column in the pict above is the one you need
shoot me a pm


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[Out of my mind CJ5]

thanks you were right the shaft had just slid down the inside of the colum, thanks for the help everybody

 

[the chief]

I am planning to lift the body to accomodate 35" tires (The jeep has already been lifted 3", I think) could someone tell me what to expect? what about the steering column and the clutch linkage? Thanks, I'm new to the jeeping world but have been off roading with trucks and bikes for years.

 

[dslywalker]

I am planning to lift the body to accomodate 35" tires (The jeep has already been lifted 3", I think) could someone tell me what to expect? what about the steering column and the clutch linkage? Thanks, I'm new to the jeeping world but have been off roading with trucks and bikes for years.

You might want to start a new thread on this.Everyone will see it faster.Good Luck