Steering Column Length
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Steering Column Length
I'm making slow progress on my '54 and getting ready to order a steering column. Not sure if I'm going with Ididit or Flamming River yet. Any suggestions?
I'm also not sure on the length yet. 30" and 32" both seem to be popular but I can't decide. When I pull a tape measure both lengths seem like they'd work fine, but it's hard to tell without having everything there. When I drive I like to have my arm relaxed and not stretched out...in my '08 F150 the steering wheel seems a too far away. If I order a 32" and decide I should've ordered a 30" can I just stick the 2" through the firewall? I have a Mustang II front suspension. Planning on a chrome column so I can't cut it.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I'm also not sure on the length yet. 30" and 32" both seem to be popular but I can't decide. When I pull a tape measure both lengths seem like they'd work fine, but it's hard to tell without having everything there. When I drive I like to have my arm relaxed and not stretched out...in my '08 F150 the steering wheel seems a too far away. If I order a 32" and decide I should've ordered a 30" can I just stick the 2" through the firewall? I have a Mustang II front suspension. Planning on a chrome column so I can't cut it.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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We really can't tell you which length due to steering wheel choice, seat height or your height. I ordered the incorrect length and had to send it back, wasted money. I suggest you put your steering wheel on a broom stick or PVC pipe and locate it to where its comfortable for you, you may also need a longer/shorter column drop so figure that in also. You could use cardboard for your drop to get the distance you desire when everything is lined up and taped securely measure what you got and order accordingly don't forget to measure the u-joints. That's how I did mine.
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I'm making slow progress on my '54 and getting ready to order a steering column. Not sure if I'm going with Ididit or Flamming River yet. Any suggestions?
I'm also not sure on the length yet. 30" and 32" both seem to be popular but I can't decide. When I pull a tape measure both lengths seem like they'd work fine, but it's hard to tell without having everything there. When I drive I like to have my arm relaxed and not stretched out...in my '08 F150 the steering wheel seems a too far away. If I order a 32" and decide I should've ordered a 30" can I just stick the 2" through the firewall? I have a Mustang II front suspension. Planning on a chrome column so I can't cut it.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I'm also not sure on the length yet. 30" and 32" both seem to be popular but I can't decide. When I pull a tape measure both lengths seem like they'd work fine, but it's hard to tell without having everything there. When I drive I like to have my arm relaxed and not stretched out...in my '08 F150 the steering wheel seems a too far away. If I order a 32" and decide I should've ordered a 30" can I just stick the 2" through the firewall? I have a Mustang II front suspension. Planning on a chrome column so I can't cut it.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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I called the tech support line at Ididit a couple of weeks ago.....I also read the link that jniolon posted. The Ididit guys recommended a 30" for my F1 and they recommended the 2.5 inch drop mount for the dash. That being said, if you wanted the longer setup you could get the 32 and slide it down farther if you don't like the height. That would all have to be done before you set up whatever universal joints you need to connect it to your steering box.
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I'm making slow progress on my '54 and getting ready to order a steering column. Not sure if I'm going with Ididit or Flamming River yet. Any suggestions?
I'm also not sure on the length yet. 30" and 32" both seem to be popular but I can't decide. When I pull a tape measure both lengths seem like they'd work fine, but it's hard to tell without having everything there. When I drive I like to have my arm relaxed and not stretched out...in my '08 F150 the steering wheel seems a too far away. If I order a 32" and decide I should've ordered a 30" can I just stick the 2" through the firewall? I have a Mustang II front suspension. Planning on a chrome column so I can't cut it.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I'm also not sure on the length yet. 30" and 32" both seem to be popular but I can't decide. When I pull a tape measure both lengths seem like they'd work fine, but it's hard to tell without having everything there. When I drive I like to have my arm relaxed and not stretched out...in my '08 F150 the steering wheel seems a too far away. If I order a 32" and decide I should've ordered a 30" can I just stick the 2" through the firewall? I have a Mustang II front suspension. Planning on a chrome column so I can't cut it.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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carnut122, I have pretty much the same setup as you, but with a floor shift and C4. I had been figuring I'd need to use a two u-joint setup to clear my headers, but like the idea of sticking the column through enough to clear them. It looks like my engine is a little farther back so a little shorter column may clear the headers.
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Here's a better picture of how close it is to the firewall.
Here's a better picture of how close it is to the firewall.
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