Difference between tilt & non-tilt linkage hookup? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dual quad · 04-18-2005, 07:50 PM

I'm in the middle of replacing my non-tilt column with a correct truck tilt column. But, I notice that the original column has a gear position detent arm (by the shift arm) that the tilt column doesn't. Also, the original shift arm (where it connects to the linkage) comes out at 90 degrees to the column, while the tilt shift arm comes out at about 45 degree to column.

Does the tilt column have an internal detent system?

Does the shift arm on the tilt column come out at 45 degrees, or is mine bent?

Thanks

krue · 04-18-2005, 08:33 PM

The tilt column on the cab I just installed has internal detents. I bent mine while doing the cab swap, so I just bent it back to reach the linkage on the frame. Works great so I guess I didn't screw it up too bad.

71swb4x4 · 04-18-2005, 08:43 PM

What Krue said.
In order to take them out you have to bend the shift arm, so when you install it you have to bend it back.

Dual quad · 04-19-2005, 07:07 AM

Great, thanks for the feedback guys.

04-18-2005, 07:50 PM	#1
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	Difference between tilt & non-tilt linkage hookup? I'm in the middle of replacing my non-tilt column with a correct truck tilt column. But, I notice that the original column has a gear position detent arm (by the shift arm) that the tilt column doesn't. Also, the original shift arm (where it connects to the linkage) comes out at 90 degrees to the column, while the tilt shift arm comes out at about 45 degree to column. Does the tilt column have an internal detent system? Does the shift arm on the tilt column come out at 45 degrees, or is mine bent? Thanks

04-18-2005, 08:33 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	The tilt column on the cab I just installed has internal detents. I bent mine while doing the cab swap, so I just bent it back to reach the linkage on the frame. Works great so I guess I didn't screw it up too bad. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-18-2005, 08:43 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	What Krue said. In order to take them out you have to bend the shift arm, so when you install it you have to bend it back. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-19-2005, 07:07 AM	#4
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	Great, thanks for the feedback guys.



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