1985 tilt column in 1976 cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trout · 06-16-2011, 08:33 PM

should be a strait swap minus wiring

**hatzie** · 06-16-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by trout

should be a strait swap minus wiring

Thanks. I like to know what I'm getting into. The ATC fuse panel will be a nice upgrade too.

motornut · 06-17-2011, 07:30 AM

that is a few projects down the line for me
but 88 or 89 to 78
what i've read the wires are the problem
i believe it was different 77 and before and 78 and after
hope you figure it out..........and post

ray_mcavoy · 06-17-2011, 09:42 PM

Hi hatzie,

I believe GM changed from a splined shaft to a double-D shaft at the lower end of the steering column sometime around 79. Shouldn't be a problem though ... just use the matching intermediate shaft from the 85.

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motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 1985 tilt column in 1976 cab? that is a few projects down the line for me but 88 or 89 to 78 what i've read the wires are the problem i believe it was different 77 and before and 78 and after hope you figure it out..........and post __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-17-2011, 09:42 PM	#4
ray_mcavoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sherman, ME Posts: 2,379	Re: 1985 tilt column in 1976 cab? Hi hatzie, I believe GM changed from a splined shaft to a double-D shaft at the lower end of the steering column sometime around 79. Shouldn't be a problem though ... just use the matching intermediate shaft from the 85.



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