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Old Jan 12, 2020 | 06:50 PM
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Is there a possible way to eliminate the telescoping steering column or is there a replacement column out there without it?
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Old Jan 12, 2020 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mad80
Is there a possible way to eliminate the telescoping steering column or is there a replacement column out there without it?
Very dependent upon your issues you could 'lock it'. What issues do you have?

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Old Jan 13, 2020 | 01:56 AM
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I'm going to guess that you're having trouble with the steering wheel moving in and out. That's easily fixable!

Disconnect battery.
Carefully pry off the horn button, then disconnect the horn wire from the bottom of the horn button.
With the lock lever pushed to the far right, remove the two screws in the center of the lock lever that attach the lever to the "star nut".
Re-position the lock lever CCW to the next pair of screw holes on the lock lever.
Replace the two screws.
Test: Does the steering column lock properly? If not, repeat this procedure to the next pair of screw holes. There are lots of combinations of screw holes and "star nut" slots to adjust to your liking! The column should be locked with the lever pushed to the far right!


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I have to change my ignition switch and wanted to change my steering wheel to something else while I was at it.
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Originally Posted by mad80
I have to change my ignition switch and wanted to change my steering wheel to something else while I was at it.
There are various hubs/adapters that allow a change and also retain Tilt/Travel. A steering wheel change ain't always a very pleasant experience.
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Old May 24, 2020 | 09:02 AM
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You could use an allen head set screw in place of the locking screw. You can still adjust it but you will have to pop the horn button and use an allen wrench.
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