hello all - i have a '91 pickup that doesn't have a tilt steering wheel. i am debating whether to swap a new wiper switch setup onto my existing column or to swap in an entirely new tilt column, but i don't know exactly what is involved... please enlighten me! thanks,

wally

I did this swap on my '86, but I don't think it would be much different on a '91. You need the complete tilt column, turn/wiper switch, and the plastic cowling for the tilt column. On the '86, the ignition switch wiring is part of the column loom/connector (IIRC), so you will either need to get a key with your used shaft, have the new switch rekeyed for your existing key, or have a new key made to go with the new switch.

It's a very straightforward unbolt/rebolt. The only tricky part is keeping the new wheel centered and making a good mate from the new steering column to the steering gear box, as the U-joint wants to flop around, and you're on the other side of the firewall flying blind as you try to land the U-joint on the splined end of the gear box. I needed a second person for this part of it, but the rest was cake.

jeff - thanks for the help... i will post here if i need more instruction : )

wally

Oh, and you'll also need a steering wheel puller...but you probably knew that.