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Old 04-22-2011, 11:19 AM   #1
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Steering Column Bearing

I am having trouble find a replacement bearing for my steering column. I feel sure some of you have had to replace it. Suggestions?
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:41 AM   #2
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

for bearings that i cant find by specific application i go to graingers and purchase by measurements// my dust collector for blast cabinet needed a bearing only replacement from manuracturer was the whole darn motor, for about $5 withshipping i got the bearing from graingers and its back in business
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Old 04-22-2011, 12:23 PM   #3
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

I would like to know a lil about this too..
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Old 04-22-2011, 12:57 PM   #4
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

Are you talking about the lower or the upper?
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Old 04-22-2011, 12:58 PM   #5
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

Did a quick Google search and Brothers shows both the upper and the lower.
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Old 04-22-2011, 01:19 PM   #6
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

As Cdowns mentoned: If you're in a hurry most bearings have a number and if you have a bearing place listed in the yellow pages take the bearing with you and see if they can match it. I have replaced several in the past that way.
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Old 04-22-2011, 04:32 PM   #7
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

I dont think you will find these brgs at a industrial supply store. They are specific to these columns. The lower one comes with a kit that includes the spring & seat. I have the GM part numbers at the shop & can look them up tomorrow. Many of the specialty supply parts places have them.
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Old 04-22-2011, 05:03 PM   #8
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

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I dont think you will find these brgs at a industrial supply store. They are specific to these columns.
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Classic Parts has both the upper and lower bearings: http://www.classicparts.com/Steering...oducts/307/1/0

American Classics has them too... http://www.classictruck.com/category...column+bearing

Some vendors offer a sleeve type bearing for the lower bearing. Since the steering column isn't water tight at the base, water gets in and wreaks havoc with the OEM roller bearing. I went with the sleeve bearing from American Classics, something you might want to consider.

Another thing to look at: If the lower bearing has failed the steering column shaft may be worn. On my truck it was severely worn and I welded and machined it down.

How it looked at disassembly



How it looked after repair:


Hope that helps!

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Pictures of bearings below are:

Lower Sleeve Type Bearing, Lower Roller Type Bearing Kit, Upper Bearing (Roller Type)
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Old 04-01-2014, 11:24 PM   #9
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Re: Steering Column Bearing

Where do you use that lower sleeve type bearing ?
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