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73C20 · 09-15-2005, 09:15 AM

Are there any differences in the steering columns between 73-80, or should any 73-80 column fit any 73-80 truck? The reason I ask is I sold a column on eBay to a guy who claims it won't fit his truck because the column actually only fits a 73-77 and not 73-80. He stated that it should have a solid shaft and this one is splined. I thought they were all splined. So, can anyone clarify this for me?

bigblock73 · 09-15-2005, 12:23 PM

There is a difference, some are splined (the early years), and some are solid that slide into each other and are secured with a bolt thru them. If you can get the matching intermediate shaft, then you should be fine.

Also, keep in mind, the wiring harness pigtails changed thruought the years, as did the location of the wipers (dash vs. column mounted).

73C20 · 09-15-2005, 05:44 PM

So, will an intermediate shaft off a 73 fit a steering box for a 79-80? If so then an earlier column could possibly be used on a later (79-80) truck. Right?

Jonboy · 09-15-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 73C20

So, will an intermediate shaft off a 73 fit a steering box for a 79-80? If so then an earlier column could possibly be used on a later (79-80) truck. Right?

Yes, it will. The length has never changed. The wiring changed in 77 or 78, but the plug can be swapped. The wiring is in the exact same order, but the plug is different.

Russell · 09-15-2005, 06:52 PM

Just get the fellow the correct steering shaft to steering box connection, that'll make him happy. If he has wiring issues, you can also get him a turn signal switch for the right wiring type. They are dirt cheap, and very easy to change in both a tilt, and regular column.

73C20 · 09-17-2005, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Now, does anyone happen to have an extra splined intermediate shaft they would want to part with? If so, how much? I'll get the buyer in contact with you if you do. I did have two laying around the garage, but I must have thrown them out at some time. Thanks.

73C20 · 09-22-2005, 08:08 AM

Does anyone happen to have an extra intermediate shaft for a 73-77 column they would want to part with? If so let me know the details. Thanks.

09-15-2005, 09:15 AM	#1
73C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 82	Steering Column Questions Are there any differences in the steering columns between 73-80, or should any 73-80 column fit any 73-80 truck? The reason I ask is I sold a column on eBay to a guy who claims it won't fit his truck because the column actually only fits a 73-77 and not 73-80. He stated that it should have a solid shaft and this one is splined. I thought they were all splined. So, can anyone clarify this for me? __________________ 73 C20 42,000 Original Miles

09-15-2005, 12:23 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	There is a difference, some are splined (the early years), and some are solid that slide into each other and are secured with a bolt thru them. If you can get the matching intermediate shaft, then you should be fine. Also, keep in mind, the wiring harness pigtails changed thruought the years, as did the location of the wipers (dash vs. column mounted). __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 09-15-2005 at 01:04 PM.

09-15-2005, 05:44 PM	#3
73C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 82	So, will an intermediate shaft off a 73 fit a steering box for a 79-80? If so then an earlier column could possibly be used on a later (79-80) truck. Right? __________________ 73 C20 42,000 Original Miles

09-15-2005, 06:52 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Just get the fellow the correct steering shaft to steering box connection, that'll make him happy. If he has wiring issues, you can also get him a turn signal switch for the right wiring type. They are dirt cheap, and very easy to change in both a tilt, and regular column. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 09-15-2005 at 06:52 PM.

09-17-2005, 12:14 PM	#6
73C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 82	Thanks for the input guys. Now, does anyone happen to have an extra splined intermediate shaft they would want to part with? If so, how much? I'll get the buyer in contact with you if you do. I did have two laying around the garage, but I must have thrown them out at some time. Thanks. __________________ 73 C20 42,000 Original Miles

09-22-2005, 08:08 AM	#7
73C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 82	Does anyone happen to have an extra intermediate shaft for a 73-77 column they would want to part with? If so let me know the details. Thanks. __________________ 73 C20 42,000 Original Miles



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