Used Steering Columns

Your steering column must always be in good condition. It could prove to be very dangerous to continue driving your vehicle if your steering column is damaged or defective. For this reason, you should keep an eye out for some warning signs that your steering column is not at its best. Some of the symptoms of a damaged steering column are: 

• Clicking, clunking, or other weird sounds on turning your steering wheel. 
• Your steering wheel is difficult to turn. 
• Power steering fluid starts to leak which leads to difficulty in turning your steering wheel.
• Your steering wheel doesn’t automatically return to the middle after you make a turn.
• The steering wheel tilt function doesn’t lock or the steering wheel tilt is loose.

If and when you notice that the steering column in your car is showing these symptoms of damage you should get it inspected by a professional quickly so that they can advise you on repairing or replacing your steering column. If you require a replacement for your steering column, getting a used steering column will benefit you greatly by giving you great output at a much lesser price. 

How to Choose the Right Used Steering Column?

Buying a used steering column from a junkyard might seem like a daunting task if you don’t know how to choose the right one. Check out the list below to get some pro tips to buy used steering columns for your car.

• Always try to get the ignition key along with the steering column.
• Make sure that the replacement steering column console has the same options on it like your car. 
• If your car doesn’t have a tilt mechanism on your steering column you can upgrade those features with your replacement steering column.
• When replacing your steering column, you can choose to add customized options such as lowering brackets and swiveling mounts to make your ride comfortable. 
• Buying the entire steering column assembly instead of just buying the steering rack will give you a better fit and increase the longevity of your vehicle. 
• Bring a mechanic with you to take a look at the used steering columns for sale before you buy them.
• Make sure that there is a standard warranty on the junkyard steering column.

If reading this list has left you hesitant about purchasing a used steering column, don’t worry. Simply browse our vast inventory of used steering columns for sale at BackToRoad Auto Parts to find the steering column that is right for your car.

We will do the majority of the job for you, ensuring that you get only authentic used OEM steering columns in perfect condition as your replacement. Our Auto Parts Specialists inspect every used steering column for damage before adding them to our inventory so you can trust that you’ll get used steering columns that are in great condition.