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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 05:22 PM
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Are the only two options trz and burkhart?
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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There are tons of aftermarket column kits!

I got mine from RJ racecars

ART racing makes kits

Jerry Bickel as well

Chris Alston also
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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We make them as well.
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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any way to make the stock turn signal lever work on an aftermarket column?
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by midwestjunk
any way to make the stock turn signal lever work on an aftermarket column?
Anything is possible with enough fabrication but for the most part no. Plus it would look big and bulky on a slim column. Your options would be keep the stock column and change the hub if you want an aftermarket steering wheel. Or aftermarket column and something like this...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/up...sfBhoCngjw_wcB

Or mount a 3 way switch
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by midwestjunk
any way to make the stock turn signal lever work on an aftermarket column?
We do it on our Mustang columns, but have not looked into it for the f-body yet. Main reason for a tube column is to reduce weight and add the removable wheel. The signal mechanism and all the covers just start to add the bulk back into it. I am sure it's possible, I'll check it out to see if it would be a viable option.
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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what quick release hubs are available that fit a stock column? I want to use a grand 633 wheel.
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Eric, do your columns use the factory steering shaft and rack?
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The MWC column kit comes with a 3/4" round tube shaft and either a standard 3 bolt hex coupler, or the upgrade Strange SFI approved quick release. The Strange coupler ahs the traditional Grant style 5 bolt pattern.

The MWC column kit is designed to be used with a aftermarket lower shaft, however we can set it up to be used with a standard 3/4" smooth bore, 3/4 DD style, or any other spline if need be.
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eric, ill be giving you guys a call monday im in the market for a drag column.
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Are any of them collapsible? SCCA requires that the column be collapsible, but I'd like to ditch the stocker
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None of them are collapsible no.

I had DMC make me one when he was a sponsor on here, not a difficult thing to make if you have any fab ability you likely could do it with any of the above mentioned kits.

Or if you don't want to be bothered, above options are for sure fine.

Racer tip: If you are going to do one with a removable steering wheel, make the steering column short and get one of the wheel spacers to go on between the wheel and the quick release, it will make getting in/out of the car a lot easier.
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