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*iceman7329* · 09-05-2005, 12:26 PM

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

setandreel · 09-05-2005, 12:31 PM

Don't think so, you won't have wipers
Mike

*iceman7329* · 09-05-2005, 03:16 PM

Ok, but other than that would it work, I can put in a new switch for the wipers.

85X3 · 09-05-2005, 04:15 PM

No dimmer either

*iceman7329* · 09-05-2005, 06:32 PM

Dimmer is on the floor. Was like that when I got it.

*iceman7329* · 09-05-2005, 06:34 PM

What I need to know is will it bolt in and steer my truck. Thats all.

*iceman7329* · 09-05-2005, 07:30 PM

Ok, I just found out from N2TRUX it will not bolt. Thanks for the help.

the baron · 09-06-2005, 08:00 AM

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

**N2TRUX** · 09-06-2005, 08:30 AM

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...

85X3 · 09-06-2005, 10:29 AM

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.

the baron · 09-07-2005, 03:05 AM

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

85X3 · 09-07-2005, 11:00 AM

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.

the baron · 09-19-2005, 09:14 AM

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

09-05-2005, 12:26 PM	#1
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	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

09-06-2005, 08:00 AM	#8
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	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 __________________ 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.

09-06-2005, 08:30 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	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... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-06-2005 at 08:33 AM.

09-07-2005, 03:05 AM	#11
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	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 __________________ 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

09-19-2005, 09:14 AM	#13
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	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 __________________ 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

09-05-2005, 12:31 PM	#2
setandreel Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Concord N.C. Posts: 115	Don't think so, you won't have wipers Mike

09-05-2005, 03:16 PM	#3
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Ok, but other than that would it work, I can put in a new switch for the wipers.

09-05-2005, 04:15 PM	#4
85X3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mid MI Posts: 67	No dimmer either

09-05-2005, 06:32 PM	#5
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Dimmer is on the floor. Was like that when I got it.

09-05-2005, 06:34 PM	#6
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	What I need to know is will it bolt in and steer my truck. Thats all.

09-05-2005, 07:30 PM	#7
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Ok, I just found out from N2TRUX it will not bolt. Thanks for the help.

09-06-2005, 10:29 AM	#10
85X3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mid MI Posts: 67	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.

09-07-2005, 11:00 AM	#12
85X3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mid MI Posts: 67	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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