Tilt Column
 

Can some one tell me if the tilt steering column in this link will fit in my 87 GMC truck. Thanks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=169772

Don't think so, you won't have wipers
Mike

Ok, but other than that would it work, I can put in a new switch for the wipers.

No dimmer either

Dimmer is on the floor. Was like that when I got it.

What I need to know is will it bolt in and steer my truck. Thats all.

Ok, I just found out from N2TRUX it will not bolt. Thanks for the help.

Hi all ,

sorry to hi-jack this thread but I have question :

will an upper bearing from a 1979 non-tilt column fit into a 1982 tilt column ?

I'm asking this because I still have a non tilt column in good shape , and I'm unable to find any reference number for the upper bearing that has to go into a tilt column ( mine is toasted )... :(

I asked this already once on this forum but I have never had any answer ...

many Thanks

the Baron

Baron,
If no one knows the answer here tak a look on Ebay. There are a couple of guys that sell rebuilt tilt columns for our trucks. I'm sure you could get the corrrect answer from them. One goes by steeringcolumnologist and I think his name is Wayne...

Baron, I've got a few bearings, along with other goodies for tilt columns. I've found that it's best to replace both at the same time. If you are close to a GM Dealer, the PN is 7844651. You get the rack, bearings, and races.

WOW ! :c2:

to N2trux & 85X3

Thanks a lot , I'll finally be able to fix that column ! :metal:

So , you advise me to replace the two bearings ( upper & lower ) , I guess I'll do that ...

I have the 1980 GM Light Duty Truck Service Manual , with the whole procedure to open the whole column , looks like a nest of wires , needles , springs & other :bs:

As I never did it , will see if I'll win or loose :lol:

greetzzzzz

the Baron

Do yourself a favor and get a lockplate depressor. Usually at NAPA on the Lysle tool shelf. Also get a pivot pin remover. Use a phillips screwdriver to release the tilt spring. The spring cap is the piece with a square hole. Push it in and turn counter-clockwise. I do tilt columns quite frequently. Piece of cake with the right tools.

Hi all ,

just to tell you that I got the column rebuild kit , my supplier was not sure it was still available , even with the right part number ...

Thank you all , this message board has shown again its value :metal:

Greetzzzzz

the Baron