Manual Sterring Column Question

[grmchne78]

I am new here... Love the site and the awesome trucks that are on here. Great motivation!

Anyway I tried to search this out and could not find clarification. I know the steering column can be collapsed to provide more interior room (belly room)!!! My question is can this be done and still retain the three on the tree?

I am still undecided as to whether to keep the 3 speed; look for a 4 speed or go TH350. For now I would like to shorten the column and retain the column shift. Any help is appreciated...