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12-21-2013, 11:36 AM
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Can a 84-87 tilt column be installed in an 83?
I know this can be done but was wondering what the differences between the 2 columns are. If anyone can shed some light on this I would appreciate any info.
Thanks Scott
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12-21-2013, 12:28 PM
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Re: Can a 84-87 tilt column be installed in an 83?
83 has dash mounted wiper switch. 84 and newer use column type of switch.
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12-21-2013, 12:43 PM
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Re: Can a 84-87 tilt column be installed in an 83?
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Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96 |
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12-21-2013, 12:46 PM
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Re: Can a 84-87 tilt column be installed in an 83?
Thanks guys, understand the differences with the turn signal switch, just wondering if wiring, linkage, etc. will allow the later model column to be installed in an 83?
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12-21-2013, 12:52 PM
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Re: Can a 84-87 tilt column be installed in an 83?
By virtue of the switches moving around you will have a lot more wiring that connects to the 84+ column. You may have to extend or relocate some of the '83 wiring to reach the '84+ column. The ignition portion didn't change, AFAIR. I feel that a reasonably motivated/experienced person could get a length of harness from the column connector at a junk yard and splice it into their earlier harness.
Cannot comment on linkage, have a 4-speed here. 
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12-21-2013, 03:23 PM
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Re: Can a 84-87 tilt column be installed in an 83?
id like a how to on this for a 70s truck myself. post up the hurdles you go through.
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12-22-2013, 12:22 AM
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Re: Can a 84-87 tilt column be installed in an 83?
I gotta do one soon too, 88 to 78....for tilt
havn't got much into it yet
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