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Old 09-28-2013, 11:45 AM
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www.southernrods.com... Steering Columns

I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience with the steering columns from this company.
Their prices seem low compared to ididit and other brands and I was wondering about quality..Are they a cheap Made in China knock off with junk parts or are the actually a decent product worth looking at?
There seems to be a large price variance...
So if you have any experience or input please advise as I still have to get a column for my truck.
Thanks in advance for your time to reply.

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Old 09-28-2013, 11:59 AM
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Looks like a nice setup for the price but, unlike the one reviewer on their webiste who gave it 5-stars sight unseen, I would have to have one in my hand before I gave it such a glowing report. If I was in the market I would definitely buy it and if it didn't work out just send it back.
 
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Old 09-28-2013, 01:27 PM
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Lots of discussion on the web about cheap knockoff steering columns and the dangers they pose. I think I read they were outlawed in OZ. I can't say those are the same, but if the price is so much lower it's possible.....maybe google search?
Usually if it's too good to be true............
 
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I replaced my column last winter and posted a thread asking the same. One FTE member said the quality was poor and he decided to return it and get an ididit column. I went with Flaming river. Steering is not something to get cheap about. I'm very happy with this column, in the long run a few extra bucks buys peace of mind. I got the stainless, not polished, one which is not the much more money from Summit Racing. Just my 2cts
 
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Thanks for the input guys!
 
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It looks like the same column that Mid-Fifty is selling for slightly more money. I asked one of the girls at Mid-Fifty about them and she said they were "OK, but the Ididit or Flaming River were well worth the extra money".

For once, I lucked out and found a used Ididit polished aluminum with shift on ebay for $300. SCORE! The guy selling it was switching from auto to 5 speed. Looked like new and came with steering wheel adaptor.
 
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Wow you DID get lucky!
I think from everyones discussion and advise this is one item I won't skimp on..I see an ididit in my future.
 
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