Course to fine spline swap

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AustrianOak
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Course to fine spline swap

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Hello!

Looking for information on doing this, I have an Mtech 2 wheel im looking to install. Plus having more options for aftermarket in the future. Any one done this? Been looking for a write up but cant find. Is it an easy swap?

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Re: Course to fine spline swap

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You have to swap the steering column.
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AustrianOak
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Re: Course to fine spline swap

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What is involved with the steering colum? is it a direct swap? Do I need a new late model cover?
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Re: Course to fine spline swap

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Not sure never have done it, but the whole column will need to come from a late model to work. 87? but not the airbag model.
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Re: Course to fine spline swap

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Thanks for the input, Im just hoping its a direct swap. Tried searching and haven't found a write up.
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Re: Course to fine spline swap

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I'm pretty sure I've seen it mentioned a few times as something someone did. Finding a used late steering column would be pretty easy. Pulling it from a yard car would give you an idea of what it would be like to re&re your existing one. I'd wonder about turn signal/ wiper connections.
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