88XJ steering column?

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joeyschribar

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Edmonton

• Apr 17, 2008

• #1

does anyone have a good link preferably with pics on how to take apart and remove the steering column.

i need to fix one on a jeep i just bought, yet i dont know how hard or easy it is to remove!

the whole left side is broken, the turn signals/wiper arm is busted off.

all the wiring works still.

thanks!

 

cleatus92

NAXJA Forum User

Location

spokane

• Apr 17, 2008

• #2

Never be afraid to search. I found this on the first try 3 weeks ago when I repaired/replaced my steering column.
Heres the link http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=937159&highlight=sterring+column

enjoy, its a bitch of a job just go slow and don't force anything.

 

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joeyschribar

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Edmonton

• Apr 17, 2008

• #3

i did search, i think im being too specific!
but THANKS!

 

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joeyschribar

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Edmonton

• Apr 17, 2008

• #4

is there a way i can just swap out EVERYTHING with a whole new complete piece, column, steering wheel, wiring, all??
this looks like something i dont want to do!!!!

 

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Hugh

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Sutherlin OR

• Apr 17, 2008

• #5

Take a look at this site:http://elcaminocentral.com/article95.html
It pretty straight forward and easy job.

 

5-90

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hammerspace

• Apr 17, 2008

• #6

joeyschribar said:

is there a way i can just swap out EVERYTHING with a whole new complete piece, column, steering wheel, wiring, all??
this looks like something i dont want to do!!!!

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1988? It's a standard GM column (AMC used a lot of them.) You should be able to find new aftermarket replacements at nearly any speed shop (hot rodders use a lot of them.) I don't know what the speed shop scene is like up there, but you should be able to mail-order one, worst case. Start with Summit or Jeg's - I'm sure they both carry them (Summit - www.summitracing.com, I think. Jeg's - www.jegs.com)

 

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99XJWhitey

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kentucky

• Apr 17, 2008

• #7

How about an 87? Will the GM columns work in this year as well? Mine has the wonderful tilt wobble and Im ready to pull it out and put in something a little more sturdy.

 

Muad'Dib

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bend, Oregon

• Apr 17, 2008

• #8

Im pretty sure all 87-90 were GM.

 

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99XJWhitey

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kentucky

• Apr 17, 2008

• #9

good news. thanks man.