73 charger steering column question

[dodge1972]

Like to change out my 73 charger steering column with a unit from a 78 dodge magnum (title wheel). Main concern is the steering electrical cables. Do I need to reuse the original cable harnesses.

Thanks for your responses.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

As far I can tell, the ign switch configuration changed since 75 or 76, being the ballast bypass coming out from starter relay and not anymore from ign switch. So maybe could need to change the starter relay allong with it, to reroute the ballast bypass from there.

I can't tell if some other change was made.

Plugs and terminal is diff too.

Wait for other opinions thought

 

[moparmarks]

The firewall plate is larger for 74-78.

 

[YY1]

..and the rag joint/puck is different.

 

[Montclaire]

73 is a one year only column.

 

[dodge1972]

73 is a one year only column.

That's very interesting. Plan to remove and check it out. Thanks to everyone for replying

 

[Montclaire]

That's very interesting.

More like pain in the rear axle. The good news is that 74-78 columns can’t be too expensive. You could probably cobble something together if you have enough parts to pull from.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

73 is a one year only column.

Yes is a one year column, but as full assembly UP TO THE STEERING BOX ( that means including the coupler to the box ) is interchangeable considering of course as mentioned ( forgot that ) the firewall plate assembly swap, since shaft lenght remains the same.

 

[dodge1972]

Yes is a one year column, but as full assembly UP TO THE STEERING BOX ( that means including the coupler to the box ) is interchangeable considering of course as mentioned ( forgot that ) the firewall plate assembly swap, since shaft lenght remains the same.

Thanks for taking the time to respond

 

[Montclaire]

If you get it to work, please report back. Thanks