Aftermarket Tilt Steering Column?

[btstrohfus]

Im looking at swapping out the original colum in my 82 k20 with an aftermarket tilt floor shift, was wondering what length the stock column would be? here are the ones im looking at.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360538378787...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261142569368...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360538376313...84.m1423.l2649
Any input on these would be great, thanks and happy holidays.

[btstrohfus]

These three are the same just different lengths, i just dont know what size is closest to the factory length? or if there are other columns of better quality could you let me know, thanks.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Why change the column?
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[btstrohfus]

I guess I would rather not, but I'm going from a 700r4 to a th400 and don't like that the gears don't correspond with the shifter. But I also looked into just switching out the shifter to a 3speed, but don't know what it takes hanged the shift linkage.
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

Well I did the same thing but with a th350. The column will babble to shift fine with the trans just make sure that the linkage is adjusted right down near the trans. You can also take the shift plate in the dash and change it to match the 3 gears instead of the drive and overdrive symbol. Otherwise lokar does have a shifter that's either cable or mechanicle that goes on or through the floor.
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[btstrohfus]

So i can just change out the shift plate and then get an aftermarket linkage, or did you mean you can modify the existing linkage in some way? if this works it will be a ton cheaper and easier than getting a new column. thanks

[INSIDIOUS '86]

The indicator plate on the dash can just be changed. The stock linkage will work but you will hit first on the trans before the column shifter will bottom out on the internal stop. My buds truck is the same way.

Otherwise you can buy aftermarket shifter and such and get rid of the column shifter
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[Your41Plague12]

It will definitely work with your column. Just adjust your linkage and change the indicator. I did it on mine and it works just fine. Worst comes to worst, just get some linkage from a 3-speed auto truck and you'll be fine. Much easier than swapping a column.

[v30crewcab]

change out the indicator to a 3speed one, and use the correct linkage at the trans end and it will work fine.