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07-22-2018, 04:34 PM | #1 |
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Manual to automatic steering column?
Can you covert a manual to an automatic easily? I currently have a manual, 3 on the tree in the truck with a TH350 transmission. I have a complete donar automatic steering column I can use. Just wondering if you have to replace the complete steeing column?
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07-22-2018, 05:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Manual to automatic steering column?
if the trucks are the same vintage then just unbolt and swap the whole unit .
make sure your steering shaft end at the column is the same style . early was splined the rest are D-shaft style . then check wipers on dash or column . otherwise bolt it in and go basicly. my info for 73-87 square body .
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07-22-2018, 11:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: Manual to automatic steering column?
What year of truck and what year of steering column?
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07-23-2018, 06:52 AM | #4 |
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Re: Manual to automatic steering column?
The truck is a 69 and unsure year of automatic column. It came with truck. They appear to be identical at bolt up point. I was just wondering if you could swap a few parts and convert them without taking the hole thing out?
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07-23-2018, 09:48 AM | #5 |
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Re: Manual to automatic steering column?
If you're trying to maintain the stock look, and if at all possible, the best solution is to look for a complete steering column of the same vintage truck.
Here's a writeup on the same subject: http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/int...er-conversion/ This is a basic installation and doesn't cover the rest of the parts that you may need or the adjustments such as shift indicator, neutral/park switch and reverse lights.
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07-23-2018, 11:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Manual to automatic steering column?
Without knowing what year the columns is it is impossible to say. But assuming the column is a '69-'72, I would think it would be much easier to change the entire column rather than disassemble both columns and reassemble one inside the truck.
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07-24-2018, 09:25 AM | #7 |
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Re: Manual to automatic steering column?
The info I am getting is swap the complete columns. Thanks.
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