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Tynee · 02-20-2008, 01:26 AM

I'm trying to buy a steering column, but it needs a lower bearing. When I asked the seller where a guy would find such an animal (after checking a couple of parts houses), he said he had a NOS bearing, but he didn't know if its lower or upper. Part # is 7805790. Anybody know how I can find out if this is the right bearing, or where i can FIND replacement bearings?

stope4 · 02-20-2008, 03:03 AM

See if he will take a picture of both sides of the bearing and measure the diameter of the top and bottom. Send me the pictures using my contact info. I will then compare to my tilt. I think the bearing is visible at the bottom of the column.

Tynee · 02-20-2008, 03:10 AM

Its a non-tilt column, would that change the lower bearing?

stope4 · 02-20-2008, 03:36 AM

I'm pretty sure the tilt and non-tilt lower bearings are different. But I have both columns

**KevsClassics** · 02-20-2008, 08:24 AM

The bearing is still available from GM it is different from upper bearing. Tilts and non tilt use the same bearing but use different housings.

dan42 · 02-20-2008, 09:31 AM

I think both Brother's and LMC have them. I just bought a pair from one of the two.(upper and lower).

02-20-2008, 01:26 AM	#1
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	NOS Steering column parts question I'm trying to buy a steering column, but it needs a lower bearing. When I asked the seller where a guy would find such an animal (after checking a couple of parts houses), he said he had a NOS bearing, but he didn't know if its lower or upper. Part # is 7805790. Anybody know how I can find out if this is the right bearing, or where i can FIND replacement bearings? __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

02-20-2008, 03:03 AM	#2
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: NOS Steering column parts question See if he will take a picture of both sides of the bearing and measure the diameter of the top and bottom. Send me the pictures using my contact info. I will then compare to my tilt. I think the bearing is visible at the bottom of the column.

02-20-2008, 03:10 AM	#3
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: NOS Steering column parts question Its a non-tilt column, would that change the lower bearing? __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

02-20-2008, 03:36 AM	#4
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: NOS Steering column parts question I'm pretty sure the tilt and non-tilt lower bearings are different. But I have both columns

02-20-2008, 08:24 AM	#5
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: NOS Steering column parts question The bearing is still available from GM it is different from upper bearing. Tilts and non tilt use the same bearing but use different housings.

02-20-2008, 09:31 AM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: NOS Steering column parts question I think both Brother's and LMC have them. I just bought a pair from one of the two.(upper and lower). __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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