CJ5 steering column problems
 

I have a 1976 CJ5 with a 4" body lift and my steering wheel is so low that only a 110 lb. guy can drive it .Is there a way that I can fix that with changing something or is my only way is to get tilt steering???? thanks crossditch

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Steering wheel is too low ???

Isn't the steering column fastened to the body and dash ? If so it should go up the same amount the body was lifted.

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The steering wheel is to low .Its mounted to the body .So I don't know if I can add a piece in the steering shaft and change the bolt plate on the column??? i just took apart a 81 cj5 and looked at the steering column and looked at it .I would have to weld nuts on the column to move up the column 4inches.

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Install a steerig column from a late 70 style torando they are tilt and telescopic not to bad to wire in either Dawg

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Well on Vancouver Island looking for a used steering Column for my cj5 is like looking for a needle in a hay stack.I went to the local auto parts store and order a Flaming River tilt steering column.Just under $800 buck was a bit more than I wanted to spend ,but what the HELL.The column will bolt right in and the wire will hook up . So, no screwing around to adapting thing.i've looked for awhile on the web and the only answer I received was buy a used jeep column and rebuild it.

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Hey I wonder if Gemini Jeeps is still in Burnaby they would have the part. In mine I added a piece between the box and the ujoint and lowred the mount on the firewall. FLAMING RIVER .........WOW. Dawg

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Hi,

I think your problem can be sorted out after greasing under the bearings.

Thanks,

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install new flaming river heavy duty replacement steering shaft, which has been designed completely to update the oem steering system.The slip shaft kit includes a universal joint for the column, a slip-universal joint for the steering box or rack and pinion, a 36" DD shaft (which can be cut to size) and a protective bellow, this would help to drive out your problem........................:):):):):):)

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The only reason I bought the Flaming River tilt steering column,cause I was lead to believe that it would solve all my problems.Well I paid $800.00 and I'm no better off .I had no problems with my steering column the way it worked,but I needed tilt to have room .The Flaming River new column ONLY clicks up one position and it clicks down two positions were a 10 year old kid could drive it. I have still a problem and the only way is to cut into the fenderwell two inches and move the seat back.The overall view FLAMING RIVER A WASTE OF MONEY FOR ME. I just sold a spare CJ5 to two fellows and they both have the same problem,one guy bought a Jeep tilt column and the other fellow is going to cut the fenderwell.I guess we should of bought CJ 7's I guess.

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I had the same problem and bought a small grant steering wheel for $50 it gave me a extra couple of inches from the stock wheel.Not sure who they built these jeeps for but they did'nt take in to account for BEER guts.