How to Remove A Square Body Chevy Steering Column

This is how to remove a steering column from a squarebody chevy. This will work to remove a steering column from most 70s-90s gm trucks. This is easy to do and requires very little tooling. I also touch on the best steering upgrade for Square body trucks which video can be found below. This is part of aseries where I upgrade from my stock steering column to a tilt steering column. All this started because I was tired of dash mounted wipers and I want column wipers. Subscribe to see my journey restoring my K5 Blazer. #diy #squarebody #restoration #rebuild #sinistersquares #k5blazer
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Complete Tilt Steering Column disassembly:
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Complete Steering Column Rebuild:
XJ Steering Shaft Mod:
Step by step Steering column assembly PDF
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[@paintham9430]

I see you’ve got a painless kit installed. That’s my project now and was trying to figure out removing the ignition switch cables. Thanks for the video, you’re good at these.

[@TheBlazerBeam]

Glad I could help!

[@leogetsome]

Cool video 👍🏼

[@tombaker6996]

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[@TheBlazerBeam]

I appreciate the feedback! I’ll try to make sure to stick to this for future videos

[@juangalvez8594]

Thanks for posting !!

[@fireball4thewin108]

Thanks so much im about to swap mine on a 1974 C20

[@JRADMAKES]

I called it as soon as you guessed the size of those bolts at 7/16 lol and I said 10mm lol. I’m watching cus I’ve never done this, honestly 😊

[@Subie9330]

Literally life saver. About to replace mine in my 79 k10. Never done it before

[@TheBlazerBeam]

I’m glad I could help! I’ve got the install video coming out next week if you’re looking for that as well

[@Subie9330]

@@TheBlazerBeam definitely could use that

[@SKEPTICPROD]

I'm about to do a full column swap on my 89 Dodge D150. Finally figured out the cause of my floppy steering wheel, and it's my current column, completely cracked. I had already tightened the 4 bolts at the tilt knuckle and replaced the steering shaft before I finally found the problem.

[@SKEPTICPROD]

Your videos have been a HUGE help to me. Thank you and God bless!

[@otosanz_tv]

thanks for information

[@sameersood9807]

Thanks for the video. Doesn't look to scary. When will you be posting the install?

[@TheBlazerBeam]

Thanks, it’s already up.
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[@Jayboyman]

3:25 is there a link to a website that sells this modification? If so please send it. Thank you!

[@TheBlazerBeam]

th-cam.com/video/fI45B-EEFpk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yf0xRZAC0g405P69 goes over this modification

[@Subie9330]

You said in the video ur in Washington, so am I Shelton area. Wbu

[@TheBlazerBeam]

Pretty close actually, I’m over in Bremerton. Lot of squarebody owners on the Kitsap Peninsula

[@Subie9330]

@@TheBlazerBeam what no way, anyone do meet ups ?

[@TheBlazerBeam]

I haven’t seen any but I would love to see some get organized

[@Subie9330]

@@TheBlazerBeam that would be cool! I just got my 79 on Saturday in Winston OR. Traded my Hyundai Genesis coupe for it. The column and gauges need replacing. So was cool to see this video.

[@streetstallion]

Thank you for this video man! Just bought a 1985 suburban 2 days ago and someone I can tell tried to steal it before because my ignition switch rod is all messed up… I rather just knock it out with a new column and go from there… do you have any links to where I can get a new/remanufactured column? I have tilt steering but I don’t care if the new column doesn’t have that. Got this truck for a steal of $1400 just because i was the only one who got it started, the person I bought it from never could get it to run til I hot wired it, I have been hotwiring it but it’s getting old to Hotwire it everytime I go somewhere 😅

[@TheBlazerBeam]

Lmc truck is always a great go to. If you don’t mind spending extra you could go the flaming river route too

[@manrqz2182]

Great video Is it possible to install a chrome style column like this into a 2001 Chevy silverado?

[@TheBlazerBeam]

With some modification, anything is possible. But you’ll probably lose some modern amenities going that route

[@zerricknance2112]

So I have an 84 gmc k10 and my steering wheel nut and bolt have both been stripped. I’m not sure if I have to replace the whole column now, but I can’t find the length anywhere. Does it matter what length the replacement column is?

[@TheBlazerBeam]

As long as you do a 1980-1991 steering column you will be just fine. The length isn’t crucial but you’ll be better off if you stick close to stock. If you have a tilt column and can get the stripped parts off all you would need to replace is the upper steering shaft and nut which might be cheaper.

[@CmdrCoyote]

Whats the flip switch u have next to your brake release? I just bought a 85 c10 and it has the same switch

[@TheBlazerBeam]

A lot of people will put in an ignition cutoff switch and that’s what mine is. Turn your key to on and flip the switch. If your dash lights turn off or on that’s probably what it is. You should also be able to flip it while the truck is on to turn it off