Auto & Truck
Steering Column Rebuilding

We are proud to offer rebuilding services for your column if you decide the task is too large for you to handle. Our professionals will disassemble, inspect, clean and reassemble your existing column, replacing only what is damaged or necessary.

We service GM, Ford and some Jeep columns from approximately 1969 to 2000. We are no longer accepting Mopar (Dodge, Chrysler Plymouth) due to the unavailability of many parts. The column designs we service have the IGNITION KEY IN THE COLUMN. We do not service older designs (with the key in the dash) as they require different parts which we most likely do not have.

If you have questions, or WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SEND US YOUR COLUMN

Fill out and submit this form--

Column Rebuilding Form

This form is designed to address your specific steering column rebuilding questions and details. Our rebuilding center will review this form and respond to any questions you may have. We will retain your information until your column arrives for inspection amd servicing.

Feel free to call us to discuss your design and damage BEFORE sending us your column.

Our fee schedule is as follows:

Non-tilt Design Columns - $225.00 plus parts
Tilt Design Columns - $265.00 plus parts
Tilt w/ Telescope Designs - $295.00 plus parts
Tilt w/ Brake Interlock (P30 & select other designs) - $375.00 plus parts
Crane & Tractor Equip Tilt-Tele Designs - $325.00 plus parts (links to a new web page)
(we offer spray can quality 'satin black' painting at no charge if desired)

Here's what will happen when you send us your steering column

Upon receiving your column...

We will disassemble it, identify the parts needed to rebuild it properly. We look at EVERYTHING!
We will inspect and test switches, locks, gears, bearings, mechanisms, tubes and shafts for damage, wear or potential failure in the near future.
We will prepare and send you a written or phone estimate.
Then, together (usually over the phone, but email is ok too), we will review the estimate to make sure it is in line with your needs, preferences and budget, reviewing each line item.
Once we are authorized to repair it, we will rebuild your column and ship it back to you.

Our typical turn-around can run from 7-10 business days, depending on the quantity of columns ahead of you.

SHIPPING YOUR COLUMN

If you decide to use our rebuilding service, please send the following:

Steering column (without the steering wheel)
All loose parts available
Ignition key
Contact Information
Return shipping address

We DO NOT NEED the steering wheel or the shift lever. You may include your turn signal and/or tilt and shift lever if you want us to inspect them for wear and condition. All prices quoted are for labor only. Parts and return shipping charges are additional.
(shipping in the US is typically @ $45.00-$60.00 without the steering wheel)

When shipping a column, we recommend that you DOUBLE BOX and PAD THE ENDS of the column. We may return the column in the same shipping box provided (depending on the condition when it arrives). All too often, the carrier (UPS, FedEx, or USPS) damages the column during shipping. Steering columns are especially susceptible to being collapsed from being dropped on the end. This will permanently damage the column and render any repairs we have made useless.
PLEASE ENSURE A SAFE DELIVERY TO AVOID EXTRA EXPENSE ON YOUR END BY PACKING IT CAREFULLY.

We suggest you pack your steering column yourself. We have heard far too many stories about "Pack & Ship" stores charging outrageous prices to pack a column (up to $170.00 plus shipping costs). With all that said, we recommend FedEx Ground as the shipper and we typically use

a box 8 x 8 x 40 to ship most long columns with the levers removed or

a box 12 x 20 x 8 for the smaller Ford Truck columns.

You will most likely find a long box at a "Golf Store", a "Lamp Store", or a "Body Shop". If you cannot find the right size box, get a large piece of cardboard (eg. from a hood or a large appliance) and simply roll the column in bubble wrap and then roll it in the cardboard, giving it layers of cardboard protection.

Steering Column Services is not responsible for damage or missing parts caused during shipping as a result of inadequate packaging.

Ship your column, key, parts and information to:

Steering Column Services
160B Calle Del Oaks
Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940

Need to remove your column?
Here we provide Free Steering Column Removal Instructions for FORD trucks:

Download complete steering column removal instructions here (1980-1991 Ford)
Download complete steering column removal instructions here (1992-1997 Ford)
Download complete steering column removal instructions here (1998-2007 Ford)

Steering columns or parts left with us for over 30 days will be disposed of and will not be available to reclaim (no additional charge to the customer).
If you have any questions, please either call us (435-319-6011) or submit them through our Contact Page

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Auto & Truck Steering Column Rebuilding