Steering lock broken off

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Steering lock broken off

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I had to have my car broken into as i had my bag stolen with my keys etc in it. I didn't have a spare set off keys :( So the person had to break the steering lock totally off to move the steering wheel. I want to replace what he had broken but am not sure on what the ask for parts wise at a wrecker.......any help please :D
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Re: Steering lock broken off

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TBH I wouldnt bother replacing it, not really effective as if someone does want to take your car they will break it again very easily :x
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You probably arent going to like this, but you will probably need a new steering column. The lock is built into that and there are special bolts that are used to attach it all together. Easier to replace the whole thing than to drill out the bolts and replace just the bit thats broken (I had my car broken into about 18 months ago with the same result). Additionally, there is a chance your steering column is now bent as well (mine was). The later model FTO's used a slightly different column, but all the early ones are pretty much the same from memory. I have 3 or four columns down in the shed if you want one.
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    all good my bro took out the steering column as i had other issues with it and he said the same thing, not to bother. So i wont :lol: But i am after the two little bushes that sit inside the support to hold it in the bracket, i hope you understand what i mean. Do you have them??
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