Sir, I have only done about 100 columns so I sure don't know it all and certainly haven't seen it all. The answer to your question is yes, maybe,
most of the time. The lower part of the column from the knuckle joint down is ~ 3" longer than a car column. Depending on what you want to do you
will need the lower inner shaft and external housing with gear shifter. If you are wanting to use the dimmer on the stalk stuff it is easier to use
the lower bearing housing with the guide hole for the dimmer switch from a donor column. If you do you will need to change the shifter detent from
the original housing to the new one. You will need to extend the dimmer rod to fit or find one the correct length out of a van? Or a particular
Mopar? If you want the flash to pass feature you will need dimmer switch out of a Jeep. If you want OEM switch for Electric wipers you need a switch
for a Lumina van. If you want cornering lights you need a turn signal switch out of a Caddy, if you want the telescopic feature you will need the
upper part of the Caddy column including steering wheel or modify a S-15 or ? If you are just repairing a worn column you can flip the nylon tilt
ball 180* and not move the index marks to get the nylon ball spring on virgin medal and take the play out. I usually replace the upper shaft with one
from donor column as they don't wear like the 12,000 lb motorhome does. All GMC Motorhomes I have seen have had play and the grove worn in it. If
you have particular questions ask and I'll try to answer.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/s-10-steering-wheel-caddy-conversion/p47388-wear-pattern.html.
> THANKS for the links to the steering column swap directions - I've read the older posts that I could find but I couldn't find an answer to this: -
> What part of the total column is "motor-home only"? Can these replacement columns be used complete/whole all the way to the 'Lower shaft joint
> assembly'? (#8 on page 16-6 of the parts book) I guess another way to ask it: Is the lower vertical part that hooks into the steering gear box the
> only motor home "only" section?
>
> Thanks everyone - I love this site !!!
>
> Joe & Valerie Karls Racine, Wisconsin 53402 - 1976 Eleganza II,
--
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
most of the time. The lower part of the column from the knuckle joint down is ~ 3" longer than a car column. Depending on what you want to do you
will need the lower inner shaft and external housing with gear shifter. If you are wanting to use the dimmer on the stalk stuff it is easier to use
the lower bearing housing with the guide hole for the dimmer switch from a donor column. If you do you will need to change the shifter detent from
the original housing to the new one. You will need to extend the dimmer rod to fit or find one the correct length out of a van? Or a particular
Mopar? If you want the flash to pass feature you will need dimmer switch out of a Jeep. If you want OEM switch for Electric wipers you need a switch
for a Lumina van. If you want cornering lights you need a turn signal switch out of a Caddy, if you want the telescopic feature you will need the
upper part of the Caddy column including steering wheel or modify a S-15 or ? If you are just repairing a worn column you can flip the nylon tilt
ball 180* and not move the index marks to get the nylon ball spring on virgin medal and take the play out. I usually replace the upper shaft with one
from donor column as they don't wear like the 12,000 lb motorhome does. All GMC Motorhomes I have seen have had play and the grove worn in it. If
you have particular questions ask and I'll try to answer.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/s-10-steering-wheel-caddy-conversion/p47388-wear-pattern.html.
> THANKS for the links to the steering column swap directions - I've read the older posts that I could find but I couldn't find an answer to this: -
> What part of the total column is "motor-home only"? Can these replacement columns be used complete/whole all the way to the 'Lower shaft joint
> assembly'? (#8 on page 16-6 of the parts book) I guess another way to ask it: Is the lower vertical part that hooks into the steering gear box the
> only motor home "only" section?
>
> Thanks everyone - I love this site !!!
>
> Joe & Valerie Karls Racine, Wisconsin 53402 - 1976 Eleganza II,
--
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
