ididit Retrofit Steering Column: 1967-72 Ford Truck - Manual (Page 3)

Shaft Collapsed
Shaft Extended
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 Ben-
dix 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
flex 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.
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