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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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steering column replacement

i have a 1980 f-150 auto 4x4 fixed steering column

what is the best way to get a good tilt system in and will it end up costing me about 500.00?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Look for one from most other trucks with a tilt they should fit
 
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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Bought mine for $150 bucks at a salvage yard. I think the column from 80 to 86 are all the same.
 

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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Locally such tilt columns run $125-150 in good condition IF you can find one. Not terribly complicated to swap one out. If you don't believe you can, a more mechanically inclined buddy likely could be bribed into it. Unless you just insist on getting charged a couple hundred bucks at a repair shop.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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If you get one just make sure it is nice and tight in all the joints plus the ignition lock and switch mechanism.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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You should be able to use one from a 87-92 truck as well. The turn signal switch is the same, even if one has cruise control, they will both have the same plugs. I used a turn signal switch from a 90' ford with CC in my 85 that doesn't have CC and all the wires were the same color and position. The column looked identical as well. Not totally sure about the ignition plug, but you could most likely swap them if they are different since they unbolt from the column.
 

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