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Old May 18, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Question steering column

I have another ?. Can anyone tell me what steering column I can use to replace stock so that I can get more room.I'm a big guy and need at least 2 to 3 inches.Tilt would be nice if possible.My pick up is an 82 F100 w/auto trans.
 
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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I'm 6'-3" and have weighed as much as 255 lbs. My '83 F350 is comfortable with the tilt column up one notch and the seat all the way back. I'd just find a good tilt column from an '80-'86 automatic truck and swap. Some later '80s may also work. Be aware that there are lots more things to wear in a tilt column so check for "play" (up/down, side/side, pivots, ignition lock cylinder gear drive, etc.) so try to find a really good one. I had to rebuild mine using a "donor" and it was difficult even with the Ford Factory Shop Manual for guidance.
 
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Old May 18, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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A tilt column from a 87-91 truck should work too. I am using several pieces from a 90 column on my 85 column, turn signal switch, and auto delete collar. They look exactly the same too.
 
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