okay so gm doesn't make them any more so i cant get one new from the dealership my old looks all tore up but most important of all the new steering column same year ect ect wont fit inside (slide in ) so i can bolt it down i tried a screw dirve in the hole but broke the screwdriver anymore ideas of how to widen the hole???? any help is greatly appreciated

 

I went through this a few weeks ago when I changed mine (for a good used one). The problem is that the bolt crushes the opening. I ended-up using a die grinder to open the hole enough to get it in.

 

how deep did you cut into it you would think that would be really dangerous

 

It was only the first 1/4" or so and around the bolt hole. I thought there was still lots of metal left, but you be the judge.

 

around the bolt hole????? so you just cut it up to the hole??? or around the hole

 

I think you might misunderstand. I used a die grinder with a cone shaped grinding wheel on it. I took metal from the inside of the collar. I didn't cut any part of it off. Much like you would do with a file if you had a lot of time and patience.

 

i gotcha now all you said was a die grinder i thought you cut a slit through both sides up to the hole which would work too but were could i get one of those cones

 

This? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camar...Q5fAccessories

 

yes thats it but idk if im gonna buy it i might just try wat the other guy did unless that doesnt work then i will

 

Sears has them in a kit: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...otary+Grinding

(In the stores as well as online)

 

i just bored it out woth with the grindin cone got it at home depot for 2 bucks worked perfect who knew it would be that easy

 

Glad to hear it worked out for you.