66 Satellite steering column mounting

[moparbud66]

I am putting the steering column back in my 66 Satellite and noticed that there is really nothing substantial holding the column to the bottom of the dash. I know the column has been replaced so I am wondering if something is missing. There was just a rubber sleeve around the column and the bottom "strap". When I tighten the strap, it crams the column up against the dash trim piece. There is plenty of room on the studs so I am thinking that there is an upper shim or something that should be there to take up some of the room and give a little clearance under the dash. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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[Dako]

That sounds right. Here is a photo of mine. The only time my column had been out is when i removed it to restore the car (2011 ish). I know, because I got this car from my uncle...the original owner.

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[patrick66]

You can shim the column to adjust it downward to your comfort. As you mentioned, there is plenty of mounting stud length available to do this.

 

[moparbud66]

Thank you very much, at least I know that something isn't missing. I will shim mine down just a little.