Sierra steering shaft

[Vaughan]

Howdy,

can you lengthen the steering column shaft on a Sierra one?

The triangular bit?

i need to pull the wheel/indicator away from the dashboard?

many thanks if anyone can offer me a heads up. 

[richyb66]

Yes, it slides in and out of the outer column. How much longer do you need it? 

[Vaughan]

3-4 inches would be nice 

[Vaughan]

So how is the triangle held in place?

is it the plastic bush giving it resistance?

thanks

[richyb66]

That might be a bit too much. It's held in by being a tight fit in the triangular nylon bush at the bottom end. 

In addition the triangular tube has to fit inside the triangular part further up the outer column. 

You won't be able to tell how much engagement you have at the top without pulling the inner shaft out and measuring it, then checking it will still fit in the upper section if it is extended to the new position

[Vaughan]

Thank you, you have saved me hours of frustration