ididit Column Drops/Underdash Mount: Column Drop - Manual

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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
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T, inc
ididit inc. 610 S. Maumee St. 49286 Tecumseh, MI PH: 517-424-0577 FAX: 517-424-7293
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Steering Column Drop Installation Instructions
For all ididit Swinger Style Column Drops
Instruction #: 8000010180 REV 12/12
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FIGURE 1 DIAGRAM
A) Mounting Studs & Nuts
B) Swinger Base
C) Hinge Bolts
D) Body
E) Cap
F) Clamp Bolts
G) Set Screw
(not found on Van,
GM, or Welded drops)
Many customers purchase our column drops with the thought that they do not come apart and must be slid over the
columns wires. That is not the case! Our polisher does such a fantastic job removing any lines that the split where the
drop does come apart is nearly invisible!
Measuring: ididit inc. measures our column drops from the mounting surface, typically from the bottom of the dash to
the center line of the steering column. If you have a fiberglass dash, measure from the mounting support to the center line
of the steering column. All column drops need a secure mounting surface to bolt on to.
(Figure 1 I.)
Removing Clamp Bolts: Looking at the bottom edge of the drop you will see two holes located on either side. (Figure 1
F.) To separate the drop insert a 5/32 Allen wrench into both of the holes and remove the clamp bolts. (Figure 2 & 3)
Installation in Vehicle: ididit column drops include mounting studs (Figure 1 H). The studs are set 2 5/8” apart. It
may be necessary to drill new holes in your dash. If your vehicle has a fiberglass dash there is normally a steel mounting
bar behind the dash. We recommend you use the steel mounting bars because the fiberglass dash is not strong enough to
support the column. Remove the nuts from the studs, then slide the studs through the holes under the dash and reinstall
the nuts back onto the studs. Next, remove the clamp bolts
(Figure 1 F) from both sides of the drop and set them aside.
Now, slide the column through the firewall and then position the column against the drop. Clamp the lower cap back onto
the mount and tighten the two clamp bolts. If the mount is equipped with a set screw, tighten that as well.
Tightening everything down: Once the mount is installed on the dash and the column is installed into the mount, tighten
all of the bolts to the mount.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
Your Installation is Now Complete!