Seeking definitive answer on steering col.
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Seeking definitive answer on steering col.
Ok, I've been on this board for awhile now (mostly in the 67-72 forum) and I've posted this question here and in the 67-72 forum and seen others post on the same topic with two different answers. I have a '71 F250 4x4 that I want to put a C6 in with a col. shift from a '73-77 F250. My question is, are the columns (not the steering shaft) the same for 4x4 and 4x2 for those years? Please only answer if you are certain. I believe they are the same, so if you think they are not, please explain the differences.
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the only difference between 4x4 and 4x2 colums, is the end of the shaft has a steele flange welded on for 4x2 trucks. this can be cut of, and machine shop splined, to work on 4x4's. that is the ONLY difference. i have a 4x4 column, and a 4x2 column. they are identicle. same goes for floor shift columns.
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Ok, thanks. Yeah I know, but I don't like the plastic housing on the '78 and later cols. I like the steel bullet shaped fairing used on the earlier models. Plus, I'd never use the tilt feature. I have plenty of room without a tilt now thanks to my boyish figure! 
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
Are you sure ? I don't think that steel flange is welded on. All the ones that I have seen have a bolt with a 7/16" or 11mm nut holding it on
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
Are you sure ? I don't think that steel flange is welded on. All the ones that I have seen have a bolt with a 7/16" or 11mm nut holding it on