steering column
 

I have a 78 swb that i am doing a enginge swap from an 89 1500. My question is if the steering column will work in my 78. thanks steve

Re: steering column
 

if this wont work what column will that has a 4 speed automatic. thanks steve

Re: steering column
 

your factory column should work you just need an overdrive inicator for everything to look correct

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my factory column was a 3 speed manual , plus i would like tilt. what column will work for this? thanks steve

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Any auto column and tilt columns are always a little more $.

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The 89 column is slightly different than the 78 column. 73-83 had the wiper switch on the dash, starting in 84 the wiper switch was moved to the column...


Chuck

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yup. hes right. my new crew cab that i just got had a tilt column swap and now i have two windshield wiper switches and i dunno which one actually works:lol: but everything else looks like it fit just fine. Lots of wires comin out of the newer column though.

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so the 89 column will bolt up and i can just wire the wipers thru the column and do away with my switch on the dash,? thanks steve

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does any1 else know anything about the columns ? What is my best bet ? Should i just put a shifter on the floor? The 89 column bolts up on the inside of the firewall and the 78 column bolts up on the outside of the firewall. So what do i need to do to get tilt and also an indicator for the new 700r tranny auto? thanks steve

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The 89 will not work due to the body style change. You need 73-87 and a 73-83 is direct replacement as stated above. 84-87 will work you will just have an extra wiper switch unless you decide to wire the one on the column up, 88-91 blazers and crew cabs will also work the same as the 84-87. The column from the 89 half ton will not work.

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The column from a 88-91 suburban is the same as a 88-91 blazer. The PRNDL21 indicator screws into the dash cluster. You will need one from an overdrive truck from 81-87 pickup or 81-91 blazer or suburban...


Chuck

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thank you ghettoluxury

Re: steering column
 

no prob