jdub
Scrambler
- Location
- Provo, Utah.
Is there really no easy GM swaps for these columns. It seems that if you cant get it jeep you go look at gm. I scrounged the local junk yard and found out that jummys and sonomas both share a similar steering column with wranglers and cherokees. Was there a chevy/gmc counterpart to that found in 80's Cj's?
Here's my issues:
1. Those things take forever to rebuild! I feel that my 4 torx bolts are sloppy in the threading. Somewhat scared that after another rebuild it will only hold up for a couple of months.
2. I want to purchase a working column and then sell my current for a discounted price. I have noticed that on Quadratec there are some that are almost $700, Hot rod websites have chevy ones for $300. I just am not sure on the swap-ability of these columns.
3. I want to spend $500+/- on a Cj that has a decent tub, windshield frame, running motor and a(of course) steering column. I found one but the tub was shot, the windshield frame was see through and the column was demolished with a crow-bar. Everything else was fine.
Any insights would be awesome. I'd like to make something happen before the Southwest Crawlfest in two weeks. I know the simplest way would be to just rebuild it but I've been burned and don't want to go down that road again, if I can avoid it.
Anyone with parts, tips, or name is Tacoma please post up.
Here's my issues:
1. Those things take forever to rebuild! I feel that my 4 torx bolts are sloppy in the threading. Somewhat scared that after another rebuild it will only hold up for a couple of months.
2. I want to purchase a working column and then sell my current for a discounted price. I have noticed that on Quadratec there are some that are almost $700, Hot rod websites have chevy ones for $300. I just am not sure on the swap-ability of these columns.
3. I want to spend $500+/- on a Cj that has a decent tub, windshield frame, running motor and a(of course) steering column. I found one but the tub was shot, the windshield frame was see through and the column was demolished with a crow-bar. Everything else was fine.
Any insights would be awesome. I'd like to make something happen before the Southwest Crawlfest in two weeks. I know the simplest way would be to just rebuild it but I've been burned and don't want to go down that road again, if I can avoid it.
Anyone with parts, tips, or name is Tacoma please post up.
