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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Steering Column Locks

I have a steering column lock that came with my IROC. Now, I just wanted to know how safe is it? What are the weaknesses of it? Let me know people!



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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

I think people might have misunderstood me. I am talking about a steel sleeve that goes around the column and you put a pad lock on it.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

i for one , have never seen one . please post pics. . may be a local anti-theft device . please post pics. .
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

This is it. I didnt put the padlock on it cause i couldnt find it.








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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

thats pretty neat
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Old May 1, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

BUMP!
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Old May 24, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

never seen one, but looks like a good idea.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

Never seen one before.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

Ive seen something that was similar to what you have there.Although I have had no personal experience with it so I cant say how well it would work
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Old May 24, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

Looks like an early version of a Lok-Itt Brand Steering Column Lock.

http://simjack.com:8185/

I have the removable one like you. It's pretty freakin sweet.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Question: ARE ALL 1991/1992 Z28's W/350 TPI MOTORS SPEED DENSITY
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Re: Steering Column Locks

That lock is pretty fugly
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