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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Column Questions

The standard auto column in my 79 F250 351M has seen better days looks to be unbolted from the floor. ( The previous owner gutted the tilt column for his other truck and I think just threw this one back in here) The gear indicator has been destroyed and park doesn't stay in park unless I almost bend the whole shifter and push up on the plastic stop. So I have been thinking of investing in purchasing a new column. A local upull it salvage yard has one in a 79 F150 for $75. My questions are will that one fit? Is it worth the hassle of pulling it out myself for that price? Would I be better off just buying one on ebay or someone off here? (if anyone has one LOL) Whats all involved in doing this?
 
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Only a 78/79 will work.

4x4 and 4x2 non-tilt are different

Make sure you get one that matches.

A guy by the name of Mil1ion has tilts for sale and has a great reputation for quality items

You can google his name to find him and get more info.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by steponit
Only a 78/79 will work.

4x4 and 4x2 non-tilt are different

Make sure you get one that matches.

A guy by the name of Mil1ion has tilts for sale and has a great reputation for quality items

You can google his name to find him and get more info.
My '79 non tilt steering column came out of a 2wd & my truck is a 4wd so the columns are the same.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Not at the bottom they aren't

Non-Tilt 4x2



Bottom of Tilt and Non-Tilt 4x4 for A/T




Coupler is removed allowing for column shaft to mate with knuckle shaft 4x4


 
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