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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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steering column help

can any of yall tell me what years of trucks the steering column will swap on ?

i have a 93 f350 5 spd and my steering column is shot and no local yards around here have anything even close to mine

so i need some help finding one
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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You need one from a manual and you need one from a diesel. Sucks, I know; went through the same thing. 92 to 96 MY should work for you.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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I get the manual part (for the release button), but what's unique about a steering column for a diesel?

Mike
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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there are no tilt columns, but 3 non tilt columns list it alabama on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

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Ford Truck F150 XL,5 SPEED MANUAL,RWD,BLUE,MANUAL 110524 $150 Riteway Auto Salvage USA-AL(Munsford) 1-800-365-8036


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Ford Truck F150 w key,STOCK NO. 000412022 000412022 $100 Affordable Auto Parts USA-AL(Cherokee) 256-577-7911


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Ford Bronco w/key,STOCK NO. 000441021 000441021 $75 Affordable Auto Parts USA-AL(Cherokee) 256-577-7911
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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there are no tilt columns, but 3 non tilt columns list it alabama on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

1993
Steering Column
Ford Truck F150 XL,5 SPEED MANUAL,RWD,BLUE,MANUAL 110524 $150 Riteway Auto Salvage USA-AL(Munsford) 1-800-365-8036


1992
Steering Column
Ford Truck F150 w key,STOCK NO. 000412022 000412022 $100 Affordable Auto Parts USA-AL(Cherokee) 256-577-7911


1992
Steering Column
Ford Bronco w/key,STOCK NO. 000441021 000441021 $75 Affordable Auto Parts USA-AL(Cherokee) 256-577-7911

thanks TJC

calling them now
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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I get the manual part (for the release button), but what's unique about a steering column for a diesel?

Mike
I was wondering the same thing, only I'm not sure what release button you're talking about, obviosly the AT will have the shifter lever.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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I was wondering the same thing, only I'm not sure what release button you're talking about, obviosly the AT will have the shifter lever.

not sure about it being different from gas to diesel but the release button is on the key switch to let it turn completely off so you can remove the key, i thought that was on all of them
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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auto trans does not have the key release button. auto trans column must be in park for the shifter interlock to let the key cylinder turn to remove position.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Yeah, never really got the button thing. I always have to remind people about it so they don't break something in the ignition trying to wrench it out. The funny thing is I reach for the button out of habit in my other vehicles now.

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what is different about gasser vs. diesel column?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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I don't think there is a difference between a gas and diesel column.

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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If thats the case then I myself was misled. I was told there were differences which I assumed were ignition switch and connectors for the cruise control. If they're not gas/diesel specific, maybe its possible to use an auto column with the shift lever removed and the plastic covers from the manual column in place?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:54 AM
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I wouldn't think there would be any difference in the column itself gasser or diesel. Even auto and manual seems like it would have the same column, just the plastic shroud and shift linkage would be different. Any wiring differences should be addressed by swapping whatever parts you have now onto the new column.
 
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as i said before, the difference between the auto and manual column is no shift tube, no shift collar, and a key release button for the ignition interlock on the manual column.
you can use an auto column on a manual truck by just leaving it in park, and disconnecting the shift stalk.
 
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