ididit Retrofit Steering Column 1973-77 Ford Truck User Manual

Retrot Steering Column

Installation Instructions

for 1973-77 Ford Trucks

For #’s 1170755010, 1170755020, 1170755051

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610 S. Maumee St., Tecumseh, MI 49286

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Instruction #: 8000000041 REV 10/10

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These are the components that come with the column.

(Paintable Steel Column pictured)

A.) 1. Column
B.) 1. Ford Wire Plug
C.) 1. Instructions & Dress Up Kit (2 knobs & levers)

(Dress Up Kit installed on this column)

Installation will require a 3/4” DD x 3/4” 36 Rag Joint.

The original joint cannot be used.

We will work through this installation using all these parts. For
instruction purposes we will assume your truck is all original and has
a factory manual steering gear box and an OEM harness.

INDEX

REMOVAL.............................................................................2

WIRING INSTALLATION....................................................3

NEW COLUMN INSTALLATION......................................3

INSTALLATION OF KNOBS & LEVERS..........................4

OEM STEERING WHEEL INSTRUCTIONS....................5

FINAL CHECK......................................................................5

This column is unique. We hated the idea of having one column
for 2 wheel drive and a different one for 4X4, let alone power vs.
manual steering. So “Voila” this column is a variable length
column. If you grab the lower shaft and pull, it extends to all the
lengths you may need. It is a pretty well known fact that the Ben­dix power box and the Saginaw power box were interchanged
fairly regularly. This requires a different length column.

The shaft of the column telescopes; it creates a relief point for the

ex in the frame and body mounts. This protects and increases

the life expectancy of the Rag-Joint.

The column is shipped with the shaft collapsed so don’t panic if
the steering column looks short when you lay it next to the OEM
column. Just pull the shaft out and match it up.

Shaft Collapsed

Shaft Extended

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