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Old Aug 9, 2017 | 07:50 AM
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Could someone provide the correct length for a 72 standard steering shaft?

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Hi DGK,
Are you asking about the shaft itself itself? When it's out of the column?
Or are you concerned about the distance from the end of the shaft to the shaft in the steering box when the column is installed?
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Actually the length the shaft extends from the bearing on the lower end would be best.

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Hi Dwight,
On my 71 the shaft extends 4-9/16" beyond the lower bearing.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Dwight,
On my 71 the shaft extends 4-9/16" beyond the lower bearing.
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Alan,

Thanks so much for your help and quick reply. It is a great help.

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