Steering column options
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Steering column options
Wondering if my 65 4wd four spoke wheel will fit oh a 2wd column? I’m thinking about using a 2wd column from a 65-66 in my 65 F100 4wd cab. I would be doing PS at the same time and know if need to fab a lower mount but would also like to keep my four spoke wheel.
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The nut at the top end of the column that holds the wheel on is the same and I do believe the splines are the same size. So, it might work. My concern would be the size of the steering wheel base and column bowls - making it work with the horn button and turn signal switch. The original 4 spoke wheels are about 4 1/4" in diameter at the base and same as the bowl. The 2WD steering wheel and bowl is about 3 5/8". That leaves about 5/8" difference between the base of the 4 spoke steering wheel and the outside diameter of the 2WD bowl. The location that the horn brush sits at in the 4 spoke wheel makes it seem like it wouldn't land in a good spot for the 2WD turn signal switch. I don't think you could put a 4WD turn signal switch into a 2WD bowl. Those switches are completely different how they fasten to the bowl. I guess anything can be done, that just sounds like a lot of work. I think some use the original column and just cut and support it at the bottom end with a bracket and bearing, remove the Gemmer steering gearbox and make a shaft with u-joints and D-connectors to go from the end of your existing cut off column to the new PS steering gearbox.
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Craig, steering columns are one of the most modifiable parts in the truck. I have seen all kinds of subs worked in. Cars trucks vans, all. See what you want yours to look like when finished and go for it. 
John
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