Tilt column with Column Shifter

[lcoutback]

I'm converting an '89 MJ to from 2 to 4 wheel drive.  Frankenjeep will have my '92 XJ 4.0 HO and both axles, with a '90 AX4/231J.  I figured 'what the heck' and grabbed the tilt column out of the '90 XJ before sending it off to it's new resting place.

 

My MJ has a bench seat and column shifter, both of which I am keeping.  Is it worth my time to attempt converting my fixed column to a tilt wheel and retain the column shifter?  I've never delved into a steering column for more than a turn-signal switch replacement....

[HOrnbrod]

 

My MJ has a bench seat and column shifter, both of which I am keeping.  Is it worth my time to attempt converting my fixed column to a tilt wheel and retain the column shifter? 

 

Only you know what your time is worth. If you want a tilt column go for it. For me? No, it's not worth it. Too much work for little gain.

[schardein]

Converting a non tilt/column shift to a tilt, using a tilt/non column shift for parts?  I don't think that's even possible, but hey... never seriously looked at it.  Let us know how it goes.

 

I once found a tilt/column shift column in a junkyard, but didn't have the tools to pull it.  Who goes to the junkyard while on vacation?  This guy.

[lcoutback]

I'll probably let this little endeavor sit until a snowy day in a nice warm shop...  I'll keep you posted! LOL

[GrayWolf]

I've been looking for a tilt/AW4 column shift for my '90 MJ and haven't found one yet.  I've gotten used to it, but since I installed my Dakota seats the space below the steering wheel is slightly tight, and the temp gauge is hidden by the top-left of the wheel. I would think using the entire column should be relatively easy, particularly if you went through the experience of taking it out of a donor vehicle. My problem, sometimes, is grabbing a part and not getting to it for 6-8-10 months and having to figure out how it goes back in.

[Crash]

Do the YJ column that ppl swap in have tilt?