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MGG · 04-30-2015, 10:05 PM

I have an irritating squeak which makes for a very unpleasant drive in my 1934 BB truck. I have found it to be a loose connection and badly worn pad where the column drop bolts to the underside of the dash. I want to replace this pad and it looks like I can remove the two bolts from up under the dash, pry the column down just enough to get the old pad out and the new pad in, and reinstall the two bolts.

Has anyone ever done this? Is there anything I am missing or is there any other trouble I can get myself into? I know I need to be careful with all the under dash wiring. I am tempted to just shoot some WD-40 or penetrating oil into the area.

Thanks

VeryTangled · 04-30-2015, 10:49 PM

Hi MGG, Welcome the the FordBarn forums.

You don't like the sound of the squeak.

I don't like the sound of "loose connection and badly worn pad where the column drop bolts to the underside of the dash." The pad should be available or re-creatable, maybe something from the local saddle shop?

I wouldn't drive a car/truck very far or fast, where the steering column was skeevy.

39topless · 04-30-2015, 10:52 PM

A squeak is the result of one piece of metal rubbing (moving) against another piece of metal. Before removing the column drop, I would try to tighten the bolts which secure the it to the dash to stop this movement. Good luck

Lawrie · 05-01-2015, 02:40 AM

I made one for my 33 from an old seat belt.
Lawrie

Snouts out · 05-01-2015, 04:22 AM

Check,Drakes & Macs, they have the rubber pads! Easy fix,it has to be,if I did it!

Graeme / New Zealand · 05-01-2015, 02:16 PM

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If its like my car undo the 2 bolts and the column will drop down plenty to slide the old pad out and put the new one in. Literally a 5 minute job.

GB

04-30-2015, 10:05 PM	#1
MGG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 285	Irritating Squeak I have an irritating squeak which makes for a very unpleasant drive in my 1934 BB truck. I have found it to be a loose connection and badly worn pad where the column drop bolts to the underside of the dash. I want to replace this pad and it looks like I can remove the two bolts from up under the dash, pry the column down just enough to get the old pad out and the new pad in, and reinstall the two bolts. Has anyone ever done this? Is there anything I am missing or is there any other trouble I can get myself into? I know I need to be careful with all the under dash wiring. I am tempted to just shoot some WD-40 or penetrating oil into the area. Thanks

04-30-2015, 10:49 PM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Irritating Squeak Hi MGG, Welcome the the FordBarn forums. You don't like the sound of the squeak. I don't like the sound of "loose connection and badly worn pad where the column drop bolts to the underside of the dash." The pad should be available or re-creatable, maybe something from the local saddle shop? I wouldn't drive a car/truck very far or fast, where the steering column was skeevy. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

04-30-2015, 10:52 PM	#3
39topless Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,027	Re: Irritating Squeak A squeak is the result of one piece of metal rubbing (moving) against another piece of metal. Before removing the column drop, I would try to tighten the bolts which secure the it to the dash to stop this movement. Good luck

05-01-2015, 02:40 AM	#4
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Irritating Squeak I made one for my 33 from an old seat belt. Lawrie

05-01-2015, 04:22 AM	#5
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: Irritating Squeak Check,Drakes & Macs, they have the rubber pads! Easy fix,it has to be,if I did it!

05-01-2015, 02:16 PM	#6
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Irritating Squeak Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If its like my car undo the 2 bolts and the column will drop down plenty to slide the old pad out and put the new one in. Literally a 5 minute job. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"