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Jan 19, 2005 | 09:26 PM

Biff1

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1986 Tilt Steering

Anyone out there ever do a swap from non tilt to tilt ? I would like to change my 1986 F150 to tilt. What all would it take ?

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Jan 20, 2005 | 08:08 AM

ronclark

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From: Fleming Ga

Find a tilt column from a junker. It will bolt right in. If you want to use the same ignition key then you will need to swap the key cylinder

Jan 20, 2005 | 09:37 AM

Biff1

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tilt steering

What years will fit? Mine truck is 1986.

Jan 20, 2005 | 10:16 AM

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1980-1986 will fit not sure about the 87-96. Junk yard should be able to tell you.

Feb 8, 2005 | 09:23 AM

hermangarza

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is it a direct bolt in out does it requiere some modding?

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Feb 8, 2005 | 12:18 PM

ronclark

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From: Fleming Ga

No mods required as long as you get an auto trans version to replace an auto trans and a manual version to replace a manual. Only difference I found when I swapped mine was the wrap around plastic molding where the column fits against the dash. Might want to grab that while at the junker.

Feb 8, 2005 | 12:28 PM

hermangarza

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what was needed to be removed, wheel, dashboard?

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Feb 8, 2005 | 12:35 PM

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From: Fleming Ga

To remove the column.

1. remove the bolt under the hood where the column attaches to the steering sector and disconnect the shift linkage rod from the column.
2. remove the plastic collar from around the steering column where it attaches to the dash (2 screws) This is the collar you need from the junk yard.
3. Remove the 2 bolts that attaches the column to the dash.
4. let the column drop down and remove the wiring from the ignition switch and turn signal
5. remove the screws that attach the base of the column to the firewall and remove the column.