Keep the Steering Column Up!

[ccurzio]

Does anyone know a way to keep the steering wheel/column from lowering itself with use? I like to keep my steering wheel high enough so I can see the dash lights, but no matter how hard I tighten that damned knob under the dash, the steering wheel inevitably drops back down after driving a while, blocking visibility to the turn signal lights until I lift it back up again.

[Cory W]

How's your bushing? Before I replaced mine, I had the same problem you did, and it virtually went away after the new bushing was in.

If that doesn't work for you, eat more Spinach.

[Jonathan]

I like the spinach idea.....

But seriously though, it could be that one of the gazillion miscellaneous wires that snake all over in and around under the dash might be wedged in that tightening knob or whatever. If something was caught in there, you might be tightening against it, and then only to have it relax or shift a bit, and loosen up the column. Just an idea anyway, easy enough to check.

[Bill Robertson's Sock Puppet #1]

Put a stubby 3/8" bolt through the adjusting slot underneath the steering column mechanism. Threads fit so tight you really don't need a nut on the other side.

[Bitsyncmaster]

I keep mine up for the same reason. Never had a problem with it dropping so maybe your missing a washer or something simple.

[mluder]

Have you tried Viagra or Cialis?


Cheers
Steve

[David T]

Make sure all of the parts are there and assembled in the correct order. Snugged up (not overtightened) it should not drop.
David Teitelbaum

[JIMJAM]

Ive written this off as just one of the many Delorean "the way it is" kinda issues.
I figure if I keep trying to gorilla tighten that knob I will eventually break something and really have something to complain about.

[Lenny]

Have you tried Viagra or Cialis?


Cheers
Steve

I was wondering who would send this reply.

[mluder]

I was wondering who would send this reply.

My pleasure...

Cheers
Steven