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3x2GTO 11-26-2022 12:21 PM
differences in steering column shafts
 
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I see some columns with a splined end and some made to accept a squared shaft. Is this a year to year change or maybe the difference between a 4wd and 2wd column? Here's what I have, it's supposed to be from a 78-79, and I'm wanting to install it in my 76 2wd pickup. I'd like to know if it'll fit, before I take my steering shaft out. Thanks!

85burb 11-26-2022 12:32 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
The 78 I’m working on has a splined shaft. I’m pretty sure they changed to that style later on like 79 and newer.

3x2GTO 11-26-2022 12:38 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
So it's not a 2wd versus 4wd thing? Thanks!

85burb 11-26-2022 02:35 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
As far as I can find they are just year specific. Don’t think 4 we makes any difference.

3x2GTO 11-26-2022 04:26 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
Thanks!

85burb 11-26-2022 09:58 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
Your welcome. Just went though this a while back. I thought they were all the same and the Jeep steering shaft fit all squares. I was wrong and had to make a shaft work and ended up spending as much making the Jeep shaft work as buying the Borgeson one.

kipps 11-26-2022 10:23 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
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Originally Posted by 85burb (Post 9148737)
Your welcome. Just went though this a while back. I thought they were all the same and the Jeep steering shaft fit all squares. I was wrong and had to make a shaft work and ended up spending as much making the Jeep shaft work as buying the Borgeson one.
Which does the jeep shaft fit? The square style, or the splined style? Which style came before 1979, and which came after?

Pontiac1976 11-27-2022 01:19 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
This tilt should fit 73-83 as the w/wiper switch on dash w/high beam switch on the floor. I have some 87 that are still squared shaft, The bell cover top area on 73-77 column are splined and bolt clamps on the side spline notch.
Whereas the 78-91 column bell cover top area are D shaped and bolt goes throw the center. You should be able to see what one you have.

85burb 11-27-2022 10:24 PM
Re: differences in steering column shafts
 
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Originally Posted by kipps (Post 9148745)
Which does the jeep shaft fit? The square style, or the splined style? Which style came before 1979, and which came after?
The xj steering shaft only fits the square shafts. I bought a steering shaft for a 91 jeek Cherokee.


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