Tilt steering question.

[Gavel]

Hey All,

Just a quick question: I'd like to convert over to a tilt steering setup and was wodering if an '83-'86 tilt column from a Mustang will bolt right up without an issue into my '80 coupe?

Thanks guys!

[Gavel]

Hey All,

Just a quick question: I'd like to convert over to a tilt steering setup and was wodering if an '83-'86 tilt column from a Mustang will bolt right up without an issue into my '80 coupe?

Thanks guys!

Anyone?

[FoxFords&FFR's]

I cant say for sure but I dont see why it wouldnt. I have a tilt column in my 82 GT but it has to be from 79-82 because it still has the old style splined steering shaft. They take the same lower steering shaft and the pedal box is interchangeable physically so I would imagine it would fit. Plus you get the benefit of the using one of the later more desireable 3 spoke wheels. Let us know if you are successful.

Mike

[mustangxtreme]

Yes and No. While the column will physically bolt in, you may need to use the later steering wheel. Your 80 has a splined shaft and wheel. Some earlier 83s may also be splined but, later ones and up have a D shaped shaft and wheel. You may also need to swap over the multi-function switch and wiper switch.

[erratic50]

Watch where the column attaches to the rag joint and where the rag joint connects to the rack. The 86 rack, joint and column will bolt in but you might have to use all of it or a rag replacement shaft from MM.

Also you only get the three spoke wheel if the donor car doesn't have factory cruise control.

If you are going to wider tires up front you may want the 87-93 rack because it's limited to 2.25 turns lock to lock rather than 2.5 like the 86.

I run an 86 rack with 95 spindles and camber bolts on my 86. My tires are 245/45/17 on a 1995 tribar 5 lug which is an 8" wheel. My front is dropped 1". The tires JUST BARELY rub, but I've spent time jacking the wheel wells up out of the way and screwing them in.


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[Gavel]

Watch where the column attaches to the rag joint and where the rag joint connects to the rack. The 86 rack, joint and column will bolt in but you might have to use all of it or a rag replacement shaft from MM.

Also you only get the three spoke wheel if the donor car doesn't have factory cruise control.

If you are going to wider tires up front you may want the 87-93 rack because it's limited to 2.25 turns lock to lock rather than 2.5 like the 86.

I run an 86 rack with 95 spindles and camber bolts on my 86. My tires are 245/45/17 on a 1995 tribar 5 lug which is an 8" wheel. My front is dropped 1". The tires JUST BARELY rub, but I've spent time jacking the wheel wells up out of the way and screwing them in.


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Ok... so I'll grab this guy's tilt column, then. I'm probably going to run an aftermarket steering wheel and I'm without a rack to begin with, so I'll just pick up an 87-93 while I'm at it. Should solve most of my problems. Is the switch/lever swap over a pain? Should I expect the connectors to be different?

Thank you for your help, by the way. (That goes for everyone who's had input).