steering column question

[AKcharger]

are power steering and non power steering columns interchangable? where is the part number found on the column?

Thanks!

[Chatt69chgr]

The steering shaft is longer on one-------I think the manual steering shaft is longer.  Otherwise, I think they are the same.  I also think you can interchange the steering shafts.  But someone more knowledgeable than me will have to confirm all of this.

[Chryco Psycho]

yes the shaft alone cn be changed but the manual is a longer shaft , Firm feel has a steering column adapter to lengthen the shaft going from power to manual , the other way you need the shorter shaft

[AKcharger]

Copy, know where I can find the part #? I'm selling a column to another member on the board and he needs a PS one...I'm not sure which one I have

[chargerguy111]

Is it also possible to interchange shafts from a manual to a power steering.I already have the gear box.I thought I was going to have to buy a whole new steering column!Does this take a kit?If so,where can I get one?Thanks.

[Nacho-RT74]

NOTE... COUPLER SPLINE STUD IS DIFF DIAMETER... manual is bigger than powered

[Rolling_Thunder]

you can swap shafts from a manual to a power to convert it but you will also need a different coupler.

The other alternative is a Flaming River column adapter...    to install this I pull the shaft, press out the pin, and install the new shaft extension, cit to legnth, and install the universal joint...