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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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possible to swap steering columns?

Ok, so just to explain, is it possible to swap a non-tilt steering column to a tilt steering column? if so then what years/models would be compatible with my 85 SC?

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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Re: possible to swap steering columns?

It is possible as I swapped a 87 tilt column into my 85 which was non tilt. I think the only columns that are different are the ones with the air bag which was 90 - 92
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Re: possible to swap steering columns?

You can probably use any 3rd gen without air bags.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Re: possible to swap steering columns?

How hard is it?
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Re: possible to swap steering columns?

If you have some mechanical skills,no more than 2 hrs labor.Mostly just removing bolts and nuts,some elec.plugs,really not hard at all.Just take your time.
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