RanchWelder
Full Access Member
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2023
- Posts
- 631
- Reaction score
- 916
- Location
- Earth
- First Name
- --------
- Truck Year
- 87
- Truck Model
- Blazer
- Engine Size
- 355ci
Not so much concerned with the wiring aspect.
Got pig tails for the 99' wheel/harness.
Most likely upgrade the anemic wiper system in the 87' to the newer style, with the intermittent in the motor housing.
So not concerned with wiper wiring in the swap.
No cruise in the Blazer, no worries there.
My question is length, bolt alignment, secondary shaft length and spline count at the Saginaw.
I also intend to weld up a plate, if it is required, at the firewall?
I see all the aftermarket columns have no plate either.
Was hoping somebody with experience could shed some do's and don't (s) on the issues?
Be great if anyone has an 87' or similar column to show measurements, as well.
My 87' column is in my truck.
Pics with measurements is not possible, so any pics would be useful.
If anyone would have the time to snap a few shots of an un-mounted column from the shelf, so I can plan out the swap, it would really help. I'm interested in the actual column tube diameter, where a Lokar shift adapter cable would attach on the 87'.
If I can swap the 99', my plan is to use the 4L80E cable and use the column to shift.
If it will not work, I would be interested in the correct Lokar short shaft 4L80E, which mounts an aluminum bracket to operate the cable, where the OEM shifter attaches to the 700R4 linkage.
Or I buy a darn expensive B&M shifter and drill through the floor. (Not really in my budget. I'd rather fight the wiring and weld a bit instead of spending money for a new shifter, at this stage).
*Yes I have read the interchange thread. It does not apply here.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Got pig tails for the 99' wheel/harness.
Most likely upgrade the anemic wiper system in the 87' to the newer style, with the intermittent in the motor housing.
So not concerned with wiper wiring in the swap.
No cruise in the Blazer, no worries there.
My question is length, bolt alignment, secondary shaft length and spline count at the Saginaw.
I also intend to weld up a plate, if it is required, at the firewall?
I see all the aftermarket columns have no plate either.
Was hoping somebody with experience could shed some do's and don't (s) on the issues?
Be great if anyone has an 87' or similar column to show measurements, as well.
My 87' column is in my truck.
Pics with measurements is not possible, so any pics would be useful.
If anyone would have the time to snap a few shots of an un-mounted column from the shelf, so I can plan out the swap, it would really help. I'm interested in the actual column tube diameter, where a Lokar shift adapter cable would attach on the 87'.
If I can swap the 99', my plan is to use the 4L80E cable and use the column to shift.
If it will not work, I would be interested in the correct Lokar short shaft 4L80E, which mounts an aluminum bracket to operate the cable, where the OEM shifter attaches to the 700R4 linkage.
Or I buy a darn expensive B&M shifter and drill through the floor. (Not really in my budget. I'd rather fight the wiring and weld a bit instead of spending money for a new shifter, at this stage).
*Yes I have read the interchange thread. It does not apply here.
Any advise would be appreciated.
