{"product_id":"000970-telescopic-steering-column-shaft-fit-1970-79-ford-f-100-f-150-f-250-f-350","title":"000970 Telescopic Steering Column Shaft Fit 1970-79 Ford F-100 F-150 F-250 F-350","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTelescopic Steering Column Shaft for Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis telescoping intermediate shaft restores steering precision and column safety on 1970–1979 Ford trucks; it cross-references OEM number 000970.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Telescopic Steering Column Shaft replaces a seized or collapsed shaft between the steering column and steering gear on 1970–1979 Ford F-Series pickups. This Telescopic Steering Column Shaft is built for restoration and collision repair, giving classic truck owners and shops a direct-fit steel component that returns factory steering response. No modifications are needed to install this Telescopic Steering Column Shaft on compatible Ford trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopic design absorbs column collapse during a frontal impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with a corrosion-resistant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision splines ensure a tight connection to column and gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on replacement matches original shaft length and clocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-D shaft profile maintains correct phase alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Ford F-100 (1970–1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Ford F-150 (1970–1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Ford F-250 (1970–1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Ford F-350 (1970–1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement of a bound or sloppy intermediate shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame-off restoration of classic Ford trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollision repair where the column shaft was damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade on lifted trucks to maintain safe steering geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventative maintenance swap during steering system rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970–1979 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this shaft designed to collapse in a crash? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the telescopic section is engineered to compress during frontal impact, helping the steering column absorb energy and reduce driver injury risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will I need to modify anything for installation? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shaft is a direct bolt-in replacement for the listed models; confirm that your existing steering rag joint and coupler are in serviceable condition for a proper fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44965146591318,"sku":"ZZ3A01432","price":344.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/57_b84c45dd-e28f-415a-a174-c652dfcb465b.jpg?v=1781654388","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/000970-telescopic-steering-column-shaft-fit-1970-79-ford-f-100-f-150-f-250-f-350","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}