74 FJ40 Steering Column & Wheel Compatible to my 74 FJ55??

[Pioneer43]

Guys I need verification.
I have a deal pending with fellow mud member Redgrrr for a complete column & steering from his 74 40. I'm looking to replace my aftermarket steering wheel setup on my 74 PIG back to a Toyota original. Does everything match for my 55 as it being removed from his 40?? Any big problems or modifications need to work for a 55??
Redgrrr has pictures of the entire steering setup in the parts for sale section if you need to see what I'm talking about. Guys thanks for your help!!!
TJ

 

[3_puppies]

TJ, without looking at them side by side, they are different and it would not be a bolt in. the 40 column is longer and is set up to use a rag joint to mate it to the box. the 55 column is set up to take a yoke from the shaft to connect it to the box.
Can't remember if the firewall mount is the same between the 2 of them.
Paul

 

[Pioneer43]

Paul thanks
I looked it up on sor & found that all the top parts such as steering wheel, horn assembly, turn signal, & ignition all interchange with same years of the 40 & 55. Just trying to remove all the aftermarket junk from the top of the column & swap all the top Toyota eternals back where they go.
If I'm looking @ this correctly I should be able to take the parts of the good 40 steering assembly & just use the top components mentioned above to build around my 55 column knowing it's already connected properly..?
Will that work?
TJ

 

[PabloCruise]

55 column is longer, ends with splines for a u-joint.
Pictures are in my PS thread, check my signature.
Is your column on your 55 still factory?

 

[Pioneer43]

Yes I do believe it's the original column. The previous owner just switched to a grant steering wheel after the power steering upgrade. The ignition switch & cover as well as the turn switch look to be original Toyota after review.

 

[PabloCruise]

Yes I do believe it's the original column. The previous owner just switched to a grant steering wheel after the power steering upgrade. The ignition switch & cover as well as the turn switch look to be original Toyota after review.

So you just need to replace the wheel, eh?

Here are some pictures showing the differences in the column:

From here: FJ60 Power Steering Conversion for FJ40 while keeping air pump