| Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Since the only purpose of the threads and nut, is to keep the steering wheel from falling off, not to engage the shaft, one can remove the whole works, put it in a lathe, turn new threads, or, drill out the shaft for a smaller bolt to hold the steering shaft on, or,
carefully, drill and tap the shaft in place for a smaller bolt, leaving enough meat between the splines and the OD of the new bolt.
Only do this if one is skilled at this, otherwise, get someone who is.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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