Steering Problem Please help

[Jesse's85]

My 1985 C10 has a loose steering wheel. It has a tilt column and is not loose just the steering wheel. I had a mechanic check it out he says there is a bearing in there that is bad and that i should replace the whole column but i don't have money to buy a new or used column and then have him put it in. I did find a bearing kit on ebay . Can u just replace the bearing or do I really need a whole column ? any help would be great Also does anybody know of any good shops im in Kansas city area that could just replace the bearing if that could fix the problem so wont be paying more then needed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-CHEVY-BUICK-OLDSMOBILE-STEERING-COLUMN-TILT-UPPER-BEARING-KIT-GBODY-ETC-/150951111355?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2325632abb&vxp=mtr

[Zane M]

The reason they are saying you need a whole column is because it is cheaper(less time) to R&R a complete column than to tear down the column to replace the bearing.
As an example, I recently had to have the ignition actuator rod replaced in my column. I would normally do the job myself, but working sixty hours a week or more leaves no time, so I had a trusted shop do it.
$23.99 for the part, $198.00 labor.