any 73-87 steering column fit an 83? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jon_volk · 08-17-2003, 09:02 PM

will any 73-87 steering column fit an 83?

thanks.

Russell · 08-17-2003, 09:15 PM

Should...

**old Rusty C10** · 08-17-2003, 09:18 PM

it will physically fit except for electriuc some have wiper on the stalk others on the dash other than that and cruise and all yeah

Jonboy · 08-17-2003, 09:20 PM

the electrical wiring was changed somewhere around 78-79. You just have to make sure you get both sides of the wiring harness from the donor truck, and move the wires. I hear the steering shaft is different as well, but I have always changed the shaft at the same time.

*gmtrucksaddict* · 08-31-2003, 02:36 PM

83 or 84 was change, 73-82 all work same

any will botlin 73-87 but wipers and dimmer switch
83 switch went to column, probably wipers in 83 also

beaterC10 · 08-31-2003, 03:29 PM

My 84 has the wiper and dimmer on the column. My 83 had the wiper on the dash and the dimmer on the floor.

*gmtrucksaddict* · 08-31-2003, 04:18 PM

ok,thats right, i forgot i removed dimmer fromthe floorofthe cut up83 cab out here, yep,i didntpay much attention tothe wipers though

good luck

08-17-2003, 09:02 PM	#1
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	any 73-87 steering column fit an 83? will any 73-87 steering column fit an 83? thanks.

08-17-2003, 09:15 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Should... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-17-2003, 09:18 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	it will physically fit except for electriuc some have wiper on the stalk others on the dash other than that and cruise and all yeah __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-17-2003, 09:20 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	the electrical wiring was changed somewhere around 78-79. You just have to make sure you get both sides of the wiring harness from the donor truck, and move the wires. I hear the steering shaft is different as well, but I have always changed the shaft at the same time. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-31-2003, 02:36 PM	#5
gmtrucksaddict Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: IL Posts: 60	83 or 84 was change, 73-82 all work same any will botlin 73-87 but wipers and dimmer switch 83 switch went to column, probably wipers in 83 also

08-31-2003, 03:29 PM	#6
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	My 84 has the wiper and dimmer on the column. My 83 had the wiper on the dash and the dimmer on the floor.

08-31-2003, 04:18 PM	#7
gmtrucksaddict Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: IL Posts: 60	ok,thats right, i forgot i removed dimmer fromthe floorofthe cut up83 cab out here, yep,i didntpay much attention tothe wipers though good luck



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