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Floor shift steering column change to auto column?

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jdfoto

Floor shift steering column change to auto column?

I know that an 86 column will work in my 84.

I found a nice and tight 85 automatic column with tilt. Mine is a floor shift with tilt. Can I swap them out without any issues?

I'm hoping to use the auto column while I rebuild the manual one, but I don't want to spend the money only to find I can't use it.

Thanks!

Jason De Lane
1984 F150 XLT 4x4 4-speed

Gary Lewis

Re: Floor shift steering column change to auto column?

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Yes, you can do that. Obviously you'll have the auto shifter sticking out, although it could be removed if you really care to.

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jdfoto

Re: Floor shift steering column change to auto column?

Thank you. And thanks for the quick response!

I was pretty sure it would work, but knew better than to spend money on 'pretty sure'.

Jason De Lane
1984 F150 XLT 4x4 4-speed

Gary Lewis

Re: Floor shift steering column change to auto column?

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Welcome. I think you can remove the shift lever by driving the pin out, but I've not done it.

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85lebaront2

Re: Floor shift steering column change to auto column?

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You can, some pins have a head on them and have to driven out toward the head. You will need to secure the shifter bowl in the Park position, or the lock will not come all the way back for key removal/accessory position.

Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

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C.Jett

Re: Floor shift steering column change to auto column?

Bill, I was just going to contact you about my 1985 f150 auto shifter. It has a lot of slop, couldn’t find info for a fix. Any ideas. The last one I changed out was in the early 60’s from Auto to standard in a 55 Ford Sunliner. CJ