difference between 73-77 and 78-79 steering columns
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73-77 The NSS is lcoated on the column
78/79 the NSS is on the transmission
This makes the wiring and column connectors different.
also the 77-79 mount to the firewall different
The 78/79's use a plastic shroud to mate to the dash board.
78/79 the NSS is on the transmission
This makes the wiring and column connectors different.
also the 77-79 mount to the firewall different
The 78/79's use a plastic shroud to mate to the dash board.
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no, they swap with relative ease. the NSS as stated previous, is the main difference.
I'm pretty sure that you can swap the collar/base from the 77-79 onto the 73-76 shaft, but dont quote me. I have seen it done.
power steering and non-power steering are different lengths, 4x4 also had splined end, but so do tilt wheels. a splined to ragjoint end piece is needed on 2wd that previously had non-tilt.
I'm pretty sure that you can swap the collar/base from the 77-79 onto the 73-76 shaft, but dont quote me. I have seen it done.
power steering and non-power steering are different lengths, 4x4 also had splined end, but so do tilt wheels. a splined to ragjoint end piece is needed on 2wd that previously had non-tilt.
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Ok, I see now. I parted out a 79 column a while back that didn't have anything for the lower support attached to it. I wasn't sure if it had been removed.
Thank you for the replies.
Jason
Thank you for the replies.
Jason
