Fj40 steering column

[DEERHUNTERRR]

Hello,
I am new to the FJ world and have recently bought myself a project (to put it lightly)!!! The person before me has done quite a number to the poor thing, and I am looking to rectify some of the problems. The first on the list of many, is the steering column. When I got it there was an early model Trans-Am column in it. However it was mounted upside down and reduced to its lowest functioning form. I am re-wiring the entire FJ and need to know what GM column bolts up with the least amount of FAB/Hassle??!! The wiring harness is pre-fab'd and is made for the sb350 that is in it. I am looking into an early model Jeep since those were still made by GM.

Any advise would be great! Thanks

 

[John Smith]

Hello,
I am new to the FJ world and have recently bought myself a project (to put it lightly)!!! The person before me has done quite a number to the poor thing, and I am looking to rectify some of the problems. The first on the list of many, is the steering column. When I got it there was an early model Trans-Am column in it. However it was mounted upside down and reduced to its lowest functioning form. I am re-wiring the entire FJ and need to know what GM column bolts up with the least amount of FAB/Hassle??!! The wiring harness is pre-fab'd and is made for the sb350 that is in it. I am looking into an early model Jeep since those were still made by GM.

Any advise would be great! Thanks

Believe it or not the Trans-Am / Camaro is the GM column you want since it didn't have the shifter on the column. If the one you currently have is trash, source another. Otherwise go back to a stock column and deal with the wiring mating issues.

 

[handcannon]

I used a late 80s Chev S-10 column and really like it. I did modify the stock GM dash mount to get it to set up higher into the dash. Tilt wheel, high/low beams in the turn signal stalk, ignition key in the column (my 71 was on the dash), smaller steering wheel for more long leg room.

Don

 

[chicago]

Mine was out of an 86 camaro.
Had to make a plate for it to run through the firewall with the factory cruiser bucket and I also modified the factory camaro dash mount (made my own bracket) to fit in the cruiser dash.
Only issue that was really un expected and somewhat of a pain was some interference w/ the break pedal arm.
I ended up cutting it in a couple places to sort of route it around the column a bit better and re welding it.

Here's a couple pics of that

 

[DEERHUNTERRR]

Okay! Great! This gives me some options to explore! Thanks for the help! Thanks for the pictures too! I'll hit you guys up if I run into some more issues... Thanks again.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Jeeps were never made by GM.

 

[hellbent40]

the column in 90s cherokees were gm columns... i know this because the dealer didnt carry a tumbler for them...

 

[platypusREX]

Yep, It was AMC.

Jeeps were never made by GM.

 

[handcannon]

Chicagos' post reminded me that I also had brake pedal to column/switch interference problems. Instead of cutting and welding I heated and re-bent the pedal arm. Same finished results as Chicago.

Don

 

[Sando Serious]

I bought an aftermarket GM column off eBay. Pretty good deal. Has flasher switch, signals, and tilt.

 

[DEERHUNTERRR]

That looks great! Ill post after I get my hands on a column! Thanks for all the posts.

 

[ex spert]

I bought an aftermarket GM column off eBay. Pretty good deal. Has flasher switch, signals, and tilt.



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What length steering column did you buy?

I am looking to make the same change, but they have several lengths and yours looks just about perfect.

Did you use a universal joint to mate the GM column up with the FJ40 steering?


Thanks!

 

[Sando Serious]

What length steering column did you buy?

I am looking to make the same change, but they have several lengths and yours looks just about perfect.

Did you use a universal joint to mate the GM column up with the FJ40 steering?


Thanks!

Sent PM

 

[cruiserpilot]

I had a '82 Firebird steering column. Worked great. I'm not using it again. I'm on Vancouver Is. if you want it. Don't know where you are.

 

[shelfboy1]

jeeps

depends what you call a jeep they were made by bantam,willys ,ford,kaiser,amc, then chrysler ruined them .

 

[srgould41]

My column is out of a mid-80's Cherokee. If you use one remove the stupid key lock lever before installing it.