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Steering column

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by CJ-X, Sep 28, 2008.

  1. CJ-X

    CJ-X Member

    My 1972 steering column shaft has about a 1/2 inch of travel up and down through the column. I installed an aftermarket steering WHEEL, and the cone shape part of it rubs the outer steering column tube and squeeks as I turn. Other than adding a glob of grease, Is there anything I can do to make the steering column shaft ride up in the tube so those parts do not rub?. Or am I missing a part?
     
    Last edited: Oct 2, 2008
    CJ-X, Sep 28, 2008
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  2. garbageman

    garbageman Member

    Isn't there a stiff spring in there to keep a little pressure on it. Is this a non tilte setup?
     
    garbageman, Sep 30, 2008
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  3. CJ-X

    CJ-X Member

    Just like your 74. I don't know. Is there a spring?
     
    CJ-X, Oct 1, 2008
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  4. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    The problem is the aftermarket column. Without knowing what it is and how it is assembled it will be hard to answer your question. Posting a picture could help. A stock setup will have a spring under the wheel preloading the column bearings.
     
    jeepdaddy2000, Oct 2, 2008
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  5. CJ-X

    CJ-X Member

    THAT is why no one wants to help! MY MISTAKE! I meant I installed an aftermarket wheel not column. (Post edited).
    Thank you for pointing that out.
     
    CJ-X, Oct 2, 2008
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  6. garbageman

    garbageman Member

    Did you put the spring back? Nothing should change just changing the wheel.
     
    garbageman, Oct 2, 2008
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