Steering Column

[jonesda123]

How hard is it to change a steering column doesnt look hard but dont wanna do it unless i am sure how to i have wore out thrust bearings in mine and i got a good column for $35 and I wanna try to change it out myself but dont wanna mess something up my silverado is an 81 but I have tilt !!

 

[Alex Ayala]

column swap

What year did the column come out of? 73 to 87 should be a straight swap except for the wiper controls. Make sure if you have a truck with the controls on the column that the replacement has the same.

 

[Pontiac1976]

A straight swap would be to use 73-80-83 the 80 after might have some metric bolts come pared to the 73-79 . The 84 -87 to have the wiper switch on the signal leaver. As long as it's got tilt has the same option as yours it's not too hard. Take your time and marks stuff should go ok for you.

 

[jonesda123]

Its an 1981 silverado I believe someone has change the column before because the I am not sure but I dont think the 81 cam with the dimmer on the column .I was just wondering how hard it is to change one out I have found several for 125 rebuilt .

 

[Pontiac1976]

You may need a few tools some bolts. just take your time and mark the wire all the parts you take off. swap them over hook up. Should take 45.min to 1 hour to do.