Steering 1972 CJ tilt steering conversion

[Purcell169]

I’m new to the CJ community and just purchased a pretty solid, well sorted 1972 CJ5 with a Meyers 1/2 cab. It has a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l from a 1979 CJ7 and already has power steering installed.

With the 1/2 cab, getting in and out is a bit tricky. The steering wheel is in the middle of my chest. I’m considering going to a shorter column, (about 28”) with tilt. I know the two columns have different diameters, so I know I will need to re-work the mounting. What else am I likely to run into?

I’m capable of fabrication work and have actually built other custom vehicles previously. The biggest issue I am facing right now is Limited tools available, since I live in Oklahoma, but I’m currently working (and playing with my new to me Jeep) in North Carolina.

 

[CJ]

I have a 72 also. The steering column is terrible with an external blinker assembly.
This most difficult issue is if you wish to replace the column with a GM tilt or non tilt style is you have to do a little rework on the firewall as well as wiring work.
It's not super difficult but does require tools.

 

[CJ]

Oh, BTW - Great looking Jeep.

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