How to Measure a Steering Column for Your Project Car

Figuring out exactly how to measure a steering column is one of those tasks that sounds incredibly simple until you're actually standing in your garage with a tape measure and a notepad. It's easy to get turned around by all the different points of measurement, but getting it right is the difference between a steering wheel that sits perfectly in your lap and one that feels like you're reaching for the dashboard of a semi-truck. Whether you're swapping out a crusty old factory unit for a shiny new chrome tilt column or building something from scratch, accuracy is everything. ...

February 11, 2026 · 7 min · Sarlo Gaye