Steering column replacement tips
 

First time replacing a column and need tips.

1974 C10, already removed 3 on the tree column

Installing a floor shift with tilt column, would like to go with a low cost generic with key if I can find one.

What else do I need to buy to make the install happen. Also what length is best or does it matter?

Truck will be a driver not a show truck

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

Why are you going generic? They're easy and cheap to find on ebay and some junkyards still have them around. I replaced mine for 200.

As far as the ease, if you go factory style it will be a couple hour operation.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

Cheap. Reliable. You may choose one.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

Maybe I should have asked a different question.

What year and model columns will interchange? I guess I just figured I would not find a floor shift with tilt that would fit

I think the split is '73-'77, '78-'83, '84-'87/'91, not positive though. A tilt column for a manual transmission is attainable but not common. I finally got one a few months ago to put in my '83
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

You are correct brother. I sent my 86 auto shift column in and had it converted to manual. I couldn't find one at all...

Bubba

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

Tilt or non-tilt? I've got a couple manual but I'm still searching for a manual tilt for my 85.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I sent in an auto tilt column to Wayne at GMtilt and he converted it for me.

Bubba

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I found a guy who will modify a 86 Tilly floor to bolt in. He removes the wiper/bright stalk and plugs the opening.

Will I have any issues with h the shaft or electrical?

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I have a column shift tilt from a 76. with cruise control and a wood grain GMC wheel.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I just realized I need to quit saying "manual trans" and start saying "floor shift." I completely forgot about those manual shifted columns. However, I never seen one in an 85 & later (newer) truck? Details-details.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

Just send the column to Wayne at GM tilt (260-450-3158). He will rebuild and convert it.

My truck is an 86.

Bubba

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I talked to him yesterday. He doesn't have one, and he can't convert a non-tilt to tilt. Auto to manual, yes, but I need a tilt to begin with.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

AHHHHHHHH sorry, I misread your post.
I sent him one and it was thrashed real bad, so I had to find him another one. Tilt columns are just a PITA sometimes.

Bubba

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

Try streeringcolumnpros and see what they can do for you. I just bought an '86 floor with tilt which will bolt in to my '74. He makes it look as stock as possible
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I got a very nice tilt column for my 82 from http://gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/ Very nice column and super helpful guy.

Of course mine has a column auto trans shift, so you'd have to check with him about a floor shift version.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I have a tilt column out of an 79 with a manual. If you are interested PM me and we can work something out.

Re: Steering column replacement tips
 

I used a column out of a 79 in my 73. Will work if you get the steering shaft with it. Then you just undo the rag joint at the box and use your original coupler.