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ghettoluxury · 10-13-2009, 11:50 PM

I bought a tilt column from a 73 today for $20 to put into my 82. Upon inspection of the 2 columns I noticed that the plug for all the large wires on the 82 is flipped 180 degrees. So I was wondering if it will be a plug and play or will I have to do some re-wiring.

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2009, 08:21 AM

There were 2-3 different configurations between 73-87 so it's hit or miss. Check your steering shaft as well. There was a change in the shape mid 70's.

ghettoluxury · 10-14-2009, 02:51 PM

Ya the shape of the shaft was different so when I pulled it I took shaft that goes to the box also. guess I'll put it in and go from there

ghettoluxury · 10-14-2009, 04:54 PM

Well I put the new column in. The turn signals work and the truck starts but no flashers so good enough for me.

Jonboy · 10-14-2009, 06:26 PM

repin the plug on the column to match the one in the truck. The shape of the plastic plug is different, but the wires are in the same location.

ghettoluxury · 10-14-2009, 08:24 PM

just had to cut off a locking tab and flip the plug upside down but it works great

10-13-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Steering Column Help I bought a tilt column from a 73 today for $20 to put into my 82. Upon inspection of the 2 columns I noticed that the plug for all the large wires on the 82 is flipped 180 degrees. So I was wondering if it will be a plug and play or will I have to do some re-wiring. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-14-2009, 08:21 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Steering Column Help There were 2-3 different configurations between 73-87 so it's hit or miss. Check your steering shaft as well. There was a change in the shape mid 70's. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-14-2009, 02:51 PM	#3
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Steering Column Help Ya the shape of the shaft was different so when I pulled it I took shaft that goes to the box also. guess I'll put it in and go from there __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

10-14-2009, 04:54 PM	#4
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Steering Column Help Well I put the new column in. The turn signals work and the truck starts but no flashers so good enough for me. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71 Last edited by ghettoluxury; 10-14-2009 at 08:22 PM.

10-14-2009, 06:26 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Steering Column Help repin the plug on the column to match the one in the truck. The shape of the plastic plug is different, but the wires are in the same location.

10-14-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Steering Column Help just had to cut off a locking tab and flip the plug upside down but it works great __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71



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