Tilt column differences?
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Fleet Mechanic
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Tilt column differences?
So I got this tilt column for a good price. (sub $100). I just removed my column because it'd be easier to install my new box, as well as to make way for the new column.
I had thought I just needed to swap the splined end over.
My truck is a 2wd.
This is my end.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72...k/100_1936.jpg
It appears to be a press fit splined fitting.
Column I got has this
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72...k/100_1937.jpg
Appears to be a splined collar that has a locking bolt?
Questions.
#1. What gives?
#2. Do I care?
#3. Are these ends easily swappable without killing both columns?
If not I'll just wing this column back on eBay and get the proper (2wd I guess?) column.
I had thought I just needed to swap the splined end over.
My truck is a 2wd.
This is my end.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72...k/100_1936.jpg
It appears to be a press fit splined fitting.
Column I got has this
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72...k/100_1937.jpg
Appears to be a splined collar that has a locking bolt?
Questions.
#1. What gives?
#2. Do I care?
#3. Are these ends easily swappable without killing both columns?
If not I'll just wing this column back on eBay and get the proper (2wd I guess?) column.
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I would look into finding a splined rag joint end so you don't have to touch the tilt column to do anything with it. http://www.flaming-river.com/ might be a good place to start.
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What you have is correct.
You obviously haven't read any of my tilt column posts
You just need one of these.
Find one off a E-Series van.
Make sure you get the 11mm or 7/16" 12 point bolt for it.
Note:
When I sell something like this I give the person everything they need right from the start.
IMO, E-Pray is a danger zone
You obviously haven't read any of my tilt column posts
You just need one of these.
Find one off a E-Series van.
Make sure you get the 11mm or 7/16" 12 point bolt for it.
Note:
When I sell something like this I give the person everything they need right from the start.
IMO, E-Pray is a danger zone
Last edited by Mil1ion; Nov 5, 2007 at 10:25 AM.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Eh, I do lots on ebay (1098+ feedback as of this writing). I've had 3 negative feedbacks left on me, and all were beyond my control/buyers own fault.
When I was in college, back when scrap metal was worth nothing, I could get a car for free, strip it, and come out +$1000 for a few weekends of work. I've scored many deals on there buying parts as well. (I landed all NOS exterior trim for my Cougar for under $350.. grills/bezels/etc), Even if the splined adapter costs me $25 I still came out ahead. But that's besides the point.
I emailed Mikes Truck Salvage to see what he has. It's dark when I get out of work now, and I just assume have one here for the weekend instead of trying to pull one this weekend.
Go me for doing this entire project outside.
When I was in college, back when scrap metal was worth nothing, I could get a car for free, strip it, and come out +$1000 for a few weekends of work. I've scored many deals on there buying parts as well. (I landed all NOS exterior trim for my Cougar for under $350.. grills/bezels/etc), Even if the splined adapter costs me $25 I still came out ahead. But that's besides the point.
I emailed Mikes Truck Salvage to see what he has. It's dark when I get out of work now, and I just assume have one here for the weekend instead of trying to pull one this weekend.
Go me for doing this entire project outside.
