Grey Goose

Does anyone know of a shop where I can get my steering column rebuilt? This one doesn’t seem to work anymore…

Thanks in advance for your help guys.

injdinjn

Lovely.

Doesnt Vince have one.

Grey Goose

They will all bolt up but from what I have found, 89 is a one year only column. Something to do with VATS and wiring…

I found a guy in Rialto that says he can bang it out in a couple of hours tomorrow, but I would really like to find someone local.

Guest

You shouldnt be doing that kind of thing in the driver seat while driving, ya know.

Grey Goose

WHAT??? That’s why the tilt wheel was invented! Ah… the “tilt wheel” helping you get the very best out of your motoring experience since 1963. It’s the orgasms that make you wonder how you ended up 40+ miles away from your destination.

injdinjn

I'm resisting any comments.

topteam54

iTrader: (4)

Hit up f1ls1, he did a great job on 2 of mine

Jon92TA

Maybe Ford did have a better idea after all.

Kevin91Z

iTrader: (1)

Its that girth inertia. Sometimes it works against you.

Grey Goose

I love it! Well, they say that 2009 is the year of the 9 inch you know...

Grey Goose

Hey, do I hear you or what! I can't even begin to tell you how many tight little ham sandwiches I've blown out and turned into soggy roast beef. But theres just something about a french dip that screams a job well done and makes you smile...

injdinjn

I'd raise the BS flag if we had one here.

You short guys must be up to mid thigh in it by now.

Mikes problem is that hes not 6ft7in anywhere.

NightStalker

Just get it fixed in time for the Anza-Borego Cruise. Ne excuses for that one...

Russ-So Cal

As usual Mikey needs to start 2 threads anytime he has a question. One thread for answers and a second identicle post for the bs.

Grey Goose

Look lover, we all wish we could step into the game from a dead hang. But we short guys, we’re growers. Just think of us as a legion of little men with big surprises!

Dude I was planning on making a cameo, but the coin I had to spend on fixing the column wiped out all of my play money. I’ll see what I can do. If anything, I might just meet you guys for breakfast or something.

Hey, if there is one thing I can do its keep it interesting!

injdinjn

so its fixed??????????????

Grey Goose

Yup!

Well I made the trek out to beautiful Rialto this morning to get the steering column fixed. The name of the place is:

Empire Steering Columns
1436 N Ayala Dr
Rialto, CA 92376
909-421-8647

I arrived around 7:45 and was greeted by a gentleman by the name of Angelo Perez. He knew who I was and what the year, make, and model of my vehicle was based on the information I had given the receptionist the previous day. Angelo inspected the column and informed me that it would be about an hour to complete the rebuild.

I headed over to a local Starbucks to grab a cup and check out the local talent while I waited for the work to be completed. 8:30 I receive a phone call from Angelo informing me that my column was ready to be picked up. Truth be told, I wasn’t even done with my coffee yet.

So I get back to the shop and again Angelo greets me and proceeds to introduce me to the technician that rebuilt my column. The technician walks me back to the workshop where my rebuilt column is sitting on his bench as well as all of the original parts that he replaced. He then proceeds to not only walk me through the rebuilt but inform me as to what factors contributed to the overall failure of the unit. Outstanding!

Once the walk-through was complete I headed back up to the office with my column and settled up with Angelo. I was westbound on the 210 by 9 o’clock and the column was back in the car by noon.

Originally I thought the $200 price tag to get this done was a little on the high side. But given the integrity of my experience as a customer, I now see it as an amazing value. I highly recommend this shop to anyone that needs to get their column rebuilt.

injdinjn

Thats what you get when dealing with your brother.

Grey Goose

That’s right baby! When others can’t, a Mexi-CAN!!!

TA

iTrader: (1)

Hola Bro!! (living in Carson broadens a crackers' horizons)

TA

Kevin91Z

iTrader: (1)

You can be ballast in my car if you want, but you'll have to keep your hands to yourself.

Oh, and you'll have to teach me the best line thru the road.

Russ-So Cal

Actually, Kevin it is more about technique than lines on public roads. When you have a clear view all the way through the corner and the straight beyond where you can use the entire road safely if nothing is coming, the best line is usually as straight as possible. Most of the time the curve is blind, in which case you don't want to cross the center line, the trick is to slow enough to enter the corner comfortably and then just accelerate hard when you are past the apex and lined up for the exit. On a track when you come to "esses" you might sacrifice the best line in the first curve to get more speed and a better exit on a later curve, but usually on the street that type of curve is blind, so you have to be more careful about lines so as not to do a head on.

Grey Goose

But that’s like shoehorning me into a Twin T and telling me to stay out of boost? YOU SAVAGE!!!
As far as lines go, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Negotiating the obstacles within that line is where testicular fortitude meets skill set and well it’s just like the birds and the bees. Wait, didn’t your dad already have this conversation with you???


Conservative yet informative, nice…

Kevin91Z

iTrader: (1)

I have no problem understanding the shortest distance between point A and point B. My problem is having the cajones and the skill to do so at an unsafe speed!

Guest

If you arent sliding, you havent found the limit yet.

Russ-So Cal

The basic speed law is 55mph unless otherwise posted, or some cop thinks that 55 isn't a safe speed for the conditions. A speed limit sign ALWAYS has to be a white rectangle surrounded by a black border with the words "SPEED LIMIT" on the sign. The yellow signs with a curving arrow and a number are not speed limits, just recommendations. I try to stay under 60 (sometimes look down to see I'm going 70 or faster) for most of the driving on Ca. back roads. I figure my Firebird is good for a speed at least 20% faster than the states recommendations for any specific corner, do that is the speed I aim to enter at. As I hit the apex and can see where the corner goes, I start accelerating back to 60mph. I have found I can cruise faster than most traffic I encounter without raising adrenalin levels too much. When I'm leading a cruise, I also keep an eye on my mirrors, and slow if Isee I'm leaving people behind. The idea is to have a nice drive in the country, not try to scare passengers out of their wits.

injdinjn

Since its now within the City of Orange juristriction I dont recommend running it anymore, but Santiago Cyn from the lake to Mojeska Cyn at triple digits will get the heart pumping.
And the crotch rockets drop off at those numbers.

Do to the relaxation of the rules to install HOV lanes, this doesnt always apply now but previously all freeway ramps and connectors are posted at 60% of their design speed. The CHP knows this but the general public doesnt.

Guest

Thats why I come out of the 22e to 55n at a 106 in my truck. I go in at 90 or it will not rotate and I have to brake. I lift and relax it about 1 sec prior to entering and then hammer it back to the wood.

And yeah, I have been known to break a steering column or two in my time. I have yet to see a car that will hold up to my BS. Speaking of which.... I am now 3 trans repairs in four frikin months....the same part. Chinesse crap. I think I might have it resolved by going to a different imput hub assembly. "There is an assembly available from GM with a hardened input hub from a 4L65E/4L70E unit. The number I have comes with a planetary also which you may or may not need. GM #24243874 is a 5 pinion input planetary and hub assembly. Then order the bearing assembly that is between the hub and sun shell. Let me know if I can help.
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Guest

What part? I know you posted it up once before but I forgot.

Guest

Imput hub

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Kevin91Z

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I have always treated those yellow speed signs at curves as recommendations for big trucks. I've never had a problem going faster in a car.

Grey Goose

Look Kevin, here’s how it’s going to go down (pun intended). I want you to get all GQ for me. I’m talking church clothes, shiny shoes, and reeking of Avon musk GQ. Then, I’ll swing by and pick you up for dinner at your favorite restaurant. Wienerschnitzel! That’s right baby, I’m talking you call it eats. Once we’ve had our fill it’s all about Santa Monica and Robertson to introduce you to a few bad *** motor scooters. These boys know the back roads like you wouldn’t believe. Talk about getting opened up to a new experience! Now it’s back to my house where you will find not one but two plasma screens set up in the living room for you. On the 60” we’ll have wrestling (nothing like watching grown men getting rough and taking it) and on the 42” we’ll have a little NASCAR! Nothing like a little hardcore tailgating and smoking rubber to get a couple of boys all revved up! Whoops! I almost forgot to mention our beverage assortment. Pabst Blue Ribbon, Meister Brau, Milwaukee’s Best, Hurricane Ice, and your favorite… Old English 800! By the time you see the bottom of that final 40oz believe you me. You will be a “new” man.

Kevin we can talk about technique until we are blue in the face and when we are tired of talking it will be just that, talk. I give you my word as a gentleman that I will strap your *** in my car and bring you to task. What you need is seat time period. So, if you are serious about learning how to safely maneuver your vehicle at speed. Let’s stop talking and go for a drive.

Kevin91Z

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I gave up wrestling a while ago, but the NASCAR is fine. Put it on the 60" screen and we can have drag racing on the other.

I know your driving would scare me, it already does when you go flying past me. My problem is I respect the law too much. I dont dare speed because I cant afford the ticket, or the repairs from the accident when I lose control.

injdinjn

Yea, thats the part I dont like. A flat track racer from the 60s once said, "you dont know how fast you can go until you lose it". Very true.
I'd like to buy some cheap fast toy that I dont care about and spend time at willow springs.
The wife would just love another car here.