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Apr 2, 2019 | 07:42 PM

dogsgunstrucks

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Steering column

I am looking for a steering column to install in my 1968 f100. I want a column from a 1978-79 F series truck with power steering,tilt and automatic. Can't seem to find one. So my question is this. Is a Bronco column the same? Different years? Thanks for any help Terry

Apr 2, 2019 | 11:37 PM

NumberDummy

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I am looking for a steering column to install in my 1968 F100. I want a column from a 1978-79 F series truck with power steering, tilt and automatic.

Can't seem to find one. So my question is this. Is a Bronco column the same? Different years? Thanks for any help Terry

Tilt steering column (only the wheel tilts) introduced in 1978 F100/350, Bronco & Econoline with A/T & 4 speed, not available with 3 M/T in F100/250 & Econoline.

Bronco tilt column 4WD related, will not work with 2WD

Apr 3, 2019 | 01:50 PM

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Thanks Numbers Dummy.What is the difference between the two columns? Can the bronco column be modified to fit?

Apr 3, 2019 | 02:23 PM

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Thanks NumberDummy. What is the difference between the two columns?

Can the bronco column be modified to fit?
Probably not.

Bronco & 4WD's have a lower steering shaft and coupler assy (3B676 in pic) that connects the upper steering shaft (3524) to the input shaft of the steering gearbox using a rag joint (3A525).

2WD's have a one piece steering shaft w/a flange on the end. The rag joint bolts to the flange, then connects to the input shaft of the steering gearbox.

Pic: 1978/79 Bronco (and F150 4WD) Tilt Column with A/T