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Steering column

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by tommy b, Feb 25, 2006.

  1. Feb 25, 2006
    tommy b

    tommy b Member

    Golden, Colorado
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    I am beginning the process of installing swinging pedals in my 56. I was taking measurements when I noticed that my steering column is tilted to the side. With no dashboard installed, the point of the column is 16 1/4" from the outside of the tub. At the point where the column enters the box, just above the frame, this dimension is 17 3/4". Is this normal? I don't remember taking out any shims between the box and frame when I removed and installed the tub. Maybe some of you with the older model CJ5's could take these two measurements and let me know what they are. I would expect the column should be parallel with the long axis of the vehicle. Thanks for any help.

    tommy b
     
    tommy b, Feb 25, 2006
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  2. Feb 26, 2006
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    Parker, CO
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    Sorry Tommy, can't help ya...mine's torn down into itty bitty pieces. Only thing on the frame is the axles.
     
    Rondog, Feb 26, 2006
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  3. Feb 26, 2006
    tommy b

    tommy b Member

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    How about some of you other 56 owners? C'mon, it isn't that hard to measure. ;) Even with the fenders on. A straightedge along the side of the body works for a starting point. I have made a new dashboard, and I cut the notch for the column in the same location as the stock dash. I'm hoping I don't have to make a new one, since I lost my access to a brake to bend the edges.

    tommy b
     
    tommy b, Feb 26, 2006
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