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Feb 20, 2005 | 04:32 PM

ford-nut

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steering column

I have a 78' f-150, 2wd, auto, with column shift.
I located a tilt column from a 79 bronco 4x4 with column shift.
Can i swap this column into my truck?

Feb 20, 2005 | 04:55 PM

Mil1ion

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Yep !
Straight swap with the 4x4 shaft removed.

Just put the metal flange from the 2x4 on the 4x4 column as the splined end of the columns are the same

Feb 20, 2005 | 05:05 PM

oldhalftons

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it depends if the 78 has a splined or welded end.

Feb 20, 2005 | 07:56 PM

ford-nut

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thank you

Thanks guys for the reply, I will have to look and see if mine is welded or splined. Either way i do apprieciate the info. This site is great..

Feb 20, 2005 | 08:02 PM

Mil1ion

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I take back what I said,after re-reading I thought having TILT was mentioned but wasn't.
Sorry for any problems I caused

Feb 20, 2005 | 08:16 PM

4x4pete

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you need a 4x4 coulmn 78 or79. or you could make it fit but the right coulmns are plentiful

Feb 24, 2005 | 01:21 PM

GeneStoner

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Both columns are power steering, right?

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Feb 24, 2005 | 02:51 PM

hawkrod

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Boy, this got confusing quickly! LOL yes, a 4X4 tilt steering column will fit a 2 wheel drive. They are the same column. What you will need however is the coupler that a 2 wheel drive used that a 4X4 didn't. Many 78/9 non tilts had this same coupler. If your old column doesn't have a removable coupler (splines on both sides) you will need to find one but they are readily available and also fit ford vans with tilt. This coupler is actually the same a regular 2 wheel drive coupler but has an extra piece on top with splines to attach to the column. Like I mentioned, many 78/9 non tilt 2 wheel drive columns already have these but not all as some have a welded on flange. Earlier trucks all had a welded on flange but for some reason ford changed it as time went on. Hawkrod