Has anyone ever used a 30 inch tilt column from Summit Racing? I am looking to use this one for my power steering swap on my 55 F100.
Thanks

Jerry

 

Be careful what you use, and make sure you know what brand it is, there's some bad ones out there.........

http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/in...ng_Columns.pdf

The study was done in New Zealand, I think, but very thorough........

 

That's a great document. Thanks for posting the link.

 

summits column's are made by flaming river I have one it's been fitted but not permanently installed

 

Very useful link, thanks' for posting it.

 

I tried a low dollar column and learned a big lesson. Replaced it with an Ididit.
Ididit is made in the US and the difference in quality really shows. Here is a little tip. If you plan on installing cruise control order your column with the switch installed. Running the wire through the column as an add on is a real bear, ask me how I know.

 

I had bought a CPP column. I took it all apart to shorten it 2''. I have done a lot of steering column work on GM cars when the columns were smashed during theft's. I found the CPP column was not that much different in quality and construction. This is my opinion, and I will go with what I have. Mine is a tilt meant for floor shift, and no ignition. Good luck with your choice.

 

I have a CCP column in my F1, Tilt - no ignition switch - column shift. In my opinion it is low quality, the tilt mechanism does not lock up well and the shaft rattles every time Im on a bumpy road, because the bushing at the bottom of the column is a poor fit. A new column is on my short list, for piece of mind and safety reasons.

 

about 5 years ago I tried to install one of the summit racing columns. It was very cheaply made and gave me a lot of problems. I ended up sending it back. I really like most of the summit brand stuff but that one was a lemon. maybe they have improved them since then though. I replaced it with an Ididit one and I'm very happy with it.

 

I think that this is a case of getting what you paid for.

 

A column was in and still in my truck when I bought it. Question , how can you tell who manufactured it ? (column shift and tilt no start)

 

Here is how to identify and Ididit column

 

The article posted shows how to identify each column as well.

 

I bought a CCP for around $300, installed it and didn't like it so I put it on Ebay and bought a Flaming River.
Don't remember exactly why I didn't like it.
TractormanBill

 

I originally had a CPP column as well,, but became concerned after researching a bit, and finding that article. I called up Mid Fifty, they took it back (never installed), and sold me an Ididit.