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Andy4639 · 01-27-2019, 12:22 PM

Put it in a vise and have the bearing sitting on top but don't tighten it down just close it enough to hold the bearing on top. Then take a piece of wood and a big hammer and smack the rod end down. Spray it down good with some pentrating oil will help also. This is just me talking.
I just completely tore down a 3 speed column out of a 67 and nothing was seized up. Here is my thread on what I did.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=779844

01-27-2019, 12:22 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Lower Steering Bearing ‘72 K10 Put it in a vise and have the bearing sitting on top but don't tighten it down just close it enough to hold the bearing on top. Then take a piece of wood and a big hammer and smack the rod end down. Spray it down good with some pentrating oil will help also. This is just me talking. I just completely tore down a 3 speed column out of a 67 and nothing was seized up. Here is my thread on what I did. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=779844 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.