Steering column lock plate compressor tool

[Jacob Ochs]

Here's a tool that I made to avoid the 20 mile trip to the parts store. I used the factory shaft bolt that holds the wheel on and a washer and 2 studs. I also don't weld that bad this was just a quick little project to get my ignition cylinder changed out. Hope I helped, I'm sure it can be made out of different materials as well.

[Pete M]

neat! :thumbsup:

[schardein]

That's genius.  I have the tool and carry it with me in my bag on junkyard outings.  That would save some room and a little weight.

[Incommando]

Jacob could you post up the washer and bolt specs for us?

[64 Cheyenne]

Does it even HAVE TO be welded?

[shelbyluvv]

I think you could drill holes in the big washer, slide the bolts in the holes and then run some nuts onto the bolts.

[64 Cheyenne]

Doesn't the washer just "push" on the bolts?

[Jacob Ochs]

Jacob could you post up the washer and bolt specs for us?

Sorry I've been away from home but the washer was a 3/4 inch washer if I remember correctly and the two bolts were 1/2 inch cut down to an inch long and welded on each side

[Jacob Ochs]

Does it even HAVE TO be welded?

Yes or else the bolts would come flying out under the pressure

[Jacob Ochs]

I think you could drill holes in the big washer, slide the bolts in the holes and then run some nuts onto the bolts.

That's a good idea as well if you don't have access to a welder!