tilt column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

David Flores · 01-01-2008, 06:56 PM

Switched over from manual to auto and i figured if i was going to hack up the column i might was well try to install a tilt column. I've found info hear and there but maybe someone here can answer my questions..

What year tilt columns will work?
What modifications are required to fit to the stock steering box?

column shift or not, I can just cut off the shifter.(Putting a floor shifter in)

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-02-2008, 05:03 AM

Van column work well, up to 1980. If you get one cut the harness plug out of the van so you can make a junction plug. A few of the wires are differnt but most are the same. The plugs are differnt is all. I set the column up in the truck first and then welded two nuts on it to mount it to the bracket. It worked out just fine, and I used a u joint where the columns met. The bottom half I took out of a 92 Caprice but any one from a later truck will work also.

You can kinda see the junction plug in the last picture but the hand brake kinda blocks it.

David Flores · 02-12-2008, 04:06 AM

I have a chance to get a tilt column out of a 79 suburban for cheap. Would it work?

ExpeditionXJ · 02-12-2008, 04:42 AM

Jeep Cherokee's use a GM column and look to bolt up like Chevy Fleetside's pics. I happen to have one out i have for a cruise control swap to my Jeep. If i can help with pics or measurements i'd be glad to help.

John

wild one · 02-12-2008, 08:22 AM

It will fit with some modification, check this out - http://www.persh.org/pickup/steering.htm - it'll give an idea (along with some pictures) of what it takes to accomplish the install.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-12-2008, 10:13 AM

I just have an 88 column now hanging in the spot where that van column was. I did it differntly then Persh did. This is as far as I have gotten. Still sitting there..

David Flores · 02-12-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I just have an 88 column now hanging in the spot where that van column was. I did it differntly then Persh did. This is as far as I have gotten. Still sitting there..

Why did you get rid of the van column?

David Flores · 02-12-2008, 11:11 AM

Is 30 bucks good for a 79 suburban tilt column?

I think I'm going to pick it up sometime this week.
Probably spend about 15 in gas to drive down to georgetown.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-12-2008, 11:42 AM

I am using the wiring harness from the 88 burb. So the column will fit right in. The high beam switch is on the column also. I could go back if I want. I have another van column that is better then the one that was in the truck. I also get the locking steering wheel which I know is no big deal but it is better then nothing.

HotRodYJ · 02-13-2008, 01:15 AM

Any column can be made to work. It's just figuring out how to mount it and then adapt to the wiring. I used one from an Astro van. Had to enlarge the cut out in the dash to fit the larger diameter column then built a simple mount for it. About an hours worth of work and it's mounted and ready to hook up.

01-01-2008, 06:56 PM	#1
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	tilt column Switched over from manual to auto and i figured if i was going to hack up the column i might was well try to install a tilt column. I've found info hear and there but maybe someone here can answer my questions.. What year tilt columns will work? What modifications are required to fit to the stock steering box? column shift or not, I can just cut off the shifter.(Putting a floor shifter in) __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build. Last edited by David Flores; 01-01-2008 at 06:58 PM.

01-02-2008, 05:03 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: tilt column Van column work well, up to 1980. If you get one cut the harness plug out of the van so you can make a junction plug. A few of the wires are differnt but most are the same. The plugs are differnt is all. I set the column up in the truck first and then welded two nuts on it to mount it to the bracket. It worked out just fine, and I used a u joint where the columns met. The bottom half I took out of a 92 Caprice but any one from a later truck will work also. You can kinda see the junction plug in the last picture but the hand brake kinda blocks it. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 01-02-2008 at 05:04 AM.

02-12-2008, 04:06 AM	#3
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: tilt column I have a chance to get a tilt column out of a 79 suburban for cheap. Would it work? __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

02-12-2008, 04:42 AM	#4
ExpeditionXJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 13	Re: tilt column Jeep Cherokee's use a GM column and look to bolt up like Chevy Fleetside's pics. I happen to have one out i have for a cruise control swap to my Jeep. If i can help with pics or measurements i'd be glad to help. John

02-12-2008, 08:22 AM	#5
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: tilt column It will fit with some modification, check this out - http://www.persh.org/pickup/steering.htm - it'll give an idea (along with some pictures) of what it takes to accomplish the install. __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

02-12-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: tilt column I just have an 88 column now hanging in the spot where that van column was. I did it differntly then Persh did. This is as far as I have gotten. Still sitting there.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 02-12-2008 at 10:14 AM.

02-12-2008, 11:11 AM	#8
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: tilt column Is 30 bucks good for a 79 suburban tilt column? I think I'm going to pick it up sometime this week. Probably spend about 15 in gas to drive down to georgetown. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

02-12-2008, 11:42 AM	#9
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: tilt column I am using the wiring harness from the 88 burb. So the column will fit right in. The high beam switch is on the column also. I could go back if I want. I have another van column that is better then the one that was in the truck. I also get the locking steering wheel which I know is no big deal but it is better then nothing. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-13-2008, 01:15 AM	#10
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: tilt column Any column can be made to work. It's just figuring out how to mount it and then adapt to the wiring. I used one from an Astro van. Had to enlarge the cut out in the dash to fit the larger diameter column then built a simple mount for it. About an hours worth of work and it's mounted and ready to hook up. __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902



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