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3x2GTO · 11-26-2022, 12:21 PM

I see some columns with a splined end and some made to accept a squared shaft. Is this a year to year change or maybe the difference between a 4wd and 2wd column? Here's what I have, it's supposed to be from a 78-79, and I'm wanting to install it in my 76 2wd pickup. I'd like to know if it'll fit, before I take my steering shaft out. Thanks!

85burb · 11-26-2022, 12:32 PM

The 78 I’m working on has a splined shaft. I’m pretty sure they changed to that style later on like 79 and newer.

3x2GTO · 11-26-2022, 12:38 PM

So it's not a 2wd versus 4wd thing? Thanks!

85burb · 11-26-2022, 02:35 PM

As far as I can find they are just year specific. Don’t think 4 we makes any difference.

3x2GTO · 11-26-2022, 04:26 PM

Thanks!

85burb · 11-26-2022, 09:58 PM

Your welcome. Just went though this a while back. I thought they were all the same and the Jeep steering shaft fit all squares. I was wrong and had to make a shaft work and ended up spending as much making the Jeep shaft work as buying the Borgeson one.

kipps · 11-26-2022, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 85burb

Your welcome. Just went though this a while back. I thought they were all the same and the Jeep steering shaft fit all squares. I was wrong and had to make a shaft work and ended up spending as much making the Jeep shaft work as buying the Borgeson one.

Which does the jeep shaft fit? The square style, or the splined style? Which style came before 1979, and which came after?

Pontiac1976 · 11-27-2022, 01:19 PM

This tilt should fit 73-83 as the w/wiper switch on dash w/high beam switch on the floor. I have some 87 that are still squared shaft, The bell cover top area on 73-77 column are splined and bolt clamps on the side spline notch.
Whereas the 78-91 column bell cover top area are D shaped and bolt goes throw the center. You should be able to see what one you have.

85burb · 11-27-2022, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kipps

Which does the jeep shaft fit? The square style, or the splined style? Which style came before 1979, and which came after?

The xj steering shaft only fits the square shafts. I bought a steering shaft for a 91 jeek Cherokee.

11-26-2022, 12:21 PM	#1
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	differences in steering column shafts I see some columns with a splined end and some made to accept a squared shaft. Is this a year to year change or maybe the difference between a 4wd and 2wd column? Here's what I have, it's supposed to be from a 78-79, and I'm wanting to install it in my 76 2wd pickup. I'd like to know if it'll fit, before I take my steering shaft out. Thanks! Attached Images

11-26-2022, 12:32 PM	#2
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: differences in steering column shafts The 78 I’m working on has a splined shaft. I’m pretty sure they changed to that style later on like 79 and newer. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

11-26-2022, 12:38 PM	#3
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	Re: differences in steering column shafts So it's not a 2wd versus 4wd thing? Thanks!

11-26-2022, 02:35 PM	#4
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: differences in steering column shafts As far as I can find they are just year specific. Don’t think 4 we makes any difference. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

11-26-2022, 04:26 PM	#5
3x2GTO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 282	Re: differences in steering column shafts Thanks!

11-26-2022, 09:58 PM	#6
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: differences in steering column shafts Your welcome. Just went though this a while back. I thought they were all the same and the Jeep steering shaft fit all squares. I was wrong and had to make a shaft work and ended up spending as much making the Jeep shaft work as buying the Borgeson one. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

11-27-2022, 01:19 PM	#8
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 769	Re: differences in steering column shafts This tilt should fit 73-83 as the w/wiper switch on dash w/high beam switch on the floor. I have some 87 that are still squared shaft, The bell cover top area on 73-77 column are splined and bolt clamps on the side spline notch. Whereas the 78-91 column bell cover top area are D shaped and bolt goes throw the center. You should be able to see what one you have. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change. Last edited by Pontiac1976; 11-27-2022 at 01:46 PM.



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