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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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newer steering column

i searched and couldnt really find any answers........what would it take to put in an 80s model column? does 4x4 or power steering matter on any years?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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I dont know what exactly is involved,but wiring would be a big thing.They are different setups.

The 80+ has the key in the column,so you would have a dummy ignition in the dash or the column.

IMO,it isnt worth the hassle of hacking it into place,when there are a million of the right columns around cheap.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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4x4 or 2wd matters a lot on the older pickups, and they changed from a rag joint to a spline setup on 4wd so that hook up may be different, I have an 85 column for my 77 and it will work, with a little patience, but anything will with some creative work I believe..
 
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