Possible to add a telescoping column?
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Possible to add a telescoping column?
I have an '08 2LT as I have had HUD on a C5 and never used. I do find I would like to have the steering wheel a little closer. Is it possible mechanically to add the telescoping funcion? Any aftermarket hub extenders available? Any suggestions would be welcome.
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EmilT, I had the same question a year ago when I got my 07. I spent a bit of time jammed in the driver's footwell trying to figure out what I can do to get the steering wheel closer to me. I looked through the tech manual to see the differences between the telescoping and non-telescoping steering columns, and was not able to make a clear determination.
I'm going to see if I can get my hand on a used telescoping steering column and see how I can retro fit it. I wouldn't need the electrical connection, as I would make it so I can manually adjust the screw mechanism that telescopes the column, then just leave it.
Maybe we can just modify the non-telescoping column. The only reason I don't like the spacer idea, even with the stock airbag, is that it puts the turn signal stalk out of easy reach. I noticed this on a Miata that I added a hub extender and aftermarket steering wheel onto.
Anyone else have any useful knowledge of the telescoping or non-telescoping columns?
I'm going to see if I can get my hand on a used telescoping steering column and see how I can retro fit it. I wouldn't need the electrical connection, as I would make it so I can manually adjust the screw mechanism that telescopes the column, then just leave it.
Maybe we can just modify the non-telescoping column. The only reason I don't like the spacer idea, even with the stock airbag, is that it puts the turn signal stalk out of easy reach. I noticed this on a Miata that I added a hub extender and aftermarket steering wheel onto.
Anyone else have any useful knowledge of the telescoping or non-telescoping columns?
