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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
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Don't think so, you won't have wipers
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Ok, but other than that would it work, I can put in a new switch for the wipers.
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No dimmer either
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Dimmer is on the floor. Was like that when I got it.
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What I need to know is will it bolt in and steer my truck. Thats all.
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Ok, I just found out from N2TRUX it will not bolt. Thanks for the help.
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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
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1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents Last edited by the baron; 09-06-2005 at 08:02 AM. |
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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...
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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.
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WOW !
![]() to N2trux & 85X3 Thanks a lot , I'll finally be able to fix that column ! ![]() 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 ![]() As I never did it , will see if I'll win or loose ![]() greetzzzzz the Baron
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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.
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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 ![]() Greetzzzzz the Baron
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