Steering Column Tilt kit

[davem]

t sounds like maybe they are completely blank?

yup impossible to remove with tools

[Mark 42]

Not even enough there for vice grips?

I'll see if I can cut a slot with a Multifunction Tool, since I also read it's hard to get in there with a dremel or die grinder.

It sucks that most of my tools are 45 minutes away.

[SLEEPYDUB]

You can't fit vice grips in there. You'll need to either extract the bolt with an extractor or cut the head off with a grinder.
I explain it all in the instructions included.

[Mark 42]

Okay - I have extractors. How hard is the bolt?
I have left hand drill bits - they are fantastic for getting bolts
out because usually the will bite into the metal and spin the
bolt out so that you don't even use the extractor.

But good ones cost a bit (no pun intended) more than the regular bits, especially
for single replacement bits, so I don't like to use them on hardened fasteners.

Luckily I did bring my Taps, Dies, Drills and Extractors out of storage.
(I need a barn like we had in Alabama)

[SLEEPYDUB]

Okay - I have extractors. How hard is the bolt?
I have left hand drill bits - they are fantastic for getting bolts
out because usually the will bite into the metal and spin the
bolt out so that you don't even use the extractor.

But good ones cost a bit (no pun intended) more than the regular bits, especially
for single replacement bits, so I don't like to use them on hardened fasteners.

Luckily I did bring my Taps, Dies, Drills and Extractors out of storage.
(I need a barn like we had in Alabama)

Seems like that will work just fine.
Making some more of these today guys, thanks for your patience.

[Mark 42]

I have an idea for an adjustable version, but I haven't looked under there
to see if it would even be possible.

The idea is sort of a telescopic mechanism with either a pin through it
(using a series of holes that line up every 1/2" or so) or a clamp of some kind.

If you want to take that and develop the idea further, go for it.

I have a lot more ideas than I have time & space to build.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Seems like this should be called a drop kit, as "tilt" means adjustable.

Tilt Wheel
The original Tilt Wheel was developed by Edward James Lobdell in the early 1900s. The seven position Tilt Wheel was made available in several General Motors products in 1963. Originally a luxury option on cars, the tilt function helps to adjust the steering wheel by moving the wheel through an arc in an up and down motion. Tilt Steering Wheels rely upon a ratchet joint located in the steering column just below the steering wheel. By disengaging the ratchet lock, the wheel can be adjusted upward or downward while the steering column remains stationary below the joint. Some designs place the pivot slightly forward along the column, allowing for a fair amount of vertical movement of the steering wheel with little actual tilt, while other designs place the pivot almost inside the steering wheel, allowing adjustment of the angle of the steering wheel with almost no change it its height.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering_wheel

[Mark 42]

Seems like this should be called a drop kit, as "tilt" means adjustable. :hitler:

It is adjustable... by simple changing the spacer blocks. :twisted:

[SLEEPYDUB]

I think you may be right.

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[bigdrick323]

I think you may be right.

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Interested, mine is way too high and tilted backwards. Would like it in set position like the full down and forward position position e46.

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[bigdrick323]

Anything more on this?

I am away from my computer, being lazy!

[bigdrick323]

I am still waiting for my kit or a response.......

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[SLEEPYDUB]

Rick, I have sent the package to my secretary. It is on its way out in the morning. thank you for your patience.

[OGT's e30]

You have 1" available?

[SLEEPYDUB]

You have 1" available?

Yes