Jeep steering column

[hoop]

Any one know if a cherokee xj or comanche 1994/1995 column will direct swap into a YJ of the same year? I know there were some things in these years that are the same and some things in the same model and year- like 1995 yj's- that are different depending on the month built. Swapping to an auto and would really like to have the shifter on the column. Thanks

 

[RenegadeT]

I had a 95 XJ and it used a Chrysler mechanical airbag column. I think the YJ always used the GM steering column. The older XJs without airbags used the GM column and should bolt up to a YJ. I'm pretty sure I used a YJ column in on of my XJs. The footprint on the firewall is different between the 2 (Chrylser and GM columsn in XJs), in addition to the wiring, so swapping between the GM/Chrysler column will be very difficult.

Now what are you trying to do? I don't think the XJ ever had column shift, not sure about the MJ or YJ though.

 

[hoop]

Thanks for the reply Tony, this is like a lot of builds-started off wanting to swap from a I-4 standard to an I-6 auto- has now become a soa with dana 44's and a cummins 4bt with auto. I have a b&m floor shifter for the auto but would really like to have the tranny shifter in the column. Have I said that I am a cheap s.o.b.? hate the idea of buying a tilt/auto column but would happily swap my b&m for one.

 

[Ray VanBuren]

I put a XJ column in my YJ a few years ago. Direct bolt in except on the XJ column, you'll have to cut off the firewall mounting plate, since the YJ didn't have one. I know you're thinking "What difference will it make if I don't?". If you don't cut it off, it won't reach into the engine compartment far enough and you also won't be able to bolt it up to the dash.

 

[hoop]

Thanks Ray, still tryin to decide if this is the route I want to go, with a 4bt and a th350 I'm gonna have to manual shift, kinda awkward on the column