steering column interchange?

[towman1970]

im looking at picking up a 1982 30 series chevy pickup it has tilt steering but the steeringwheel is loose and moves all around i have a 1985 10 series pickup it looks like the steering column is interchangable does anyone have any input? does it just need parts? if not will the columns interchange? thanks

 

[nerfherder78]

If you really want the tilt column you can rebuild it. But if you aren't looking to do a lot of work you can put the '85 column in. The 85' has the wiper controls on the column, so you'll have a choice for how you want to set it up.

 

[wuebbles]

i just replaced the column in my 85 k10. i bought a rebuilt one from columns galore. my old one was wore out. this could be an option you could check out. it cost me about $300 but i feel it was worth it. the web site is www.columnsgalore.com

 

[58 chevy]

But the question is does the wiring match up? They did change over the years.

 

[81 BLAZER]

the wireing harnes should match up... The newer one as stated above will have some newer options but all in all yes it will work. I had the same problem with my blazer and put one in out of an "87".