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**29od1** · 02-08-2013, 09:23 AM

Does anyone know what the part numbers are for all the bearings for tilt columns?

I find it difficult to pay $30 for one bearing that I know I can get for $5-$10 from a bearing company like IBT.

Thanks for any help!

ChevyCruizer · 02-08-2013, 12:56 PM

I cant help but am interested to know also. I have a column that needs rebuilt

**29od1** · 02-08-2013, 09:17 PM

I know someone knows, we just have to find that guy!

**Dave** · 02-08-2013, 09:30 PM

I'm assuming your looking for the GM p/n. If so, here's the bottom bearing that generally needs to be replaced 7809271.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-09-2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 29od1

I know someone knows, we just have to find that guy!

Send a PM to KevsClassics. He restores these columns.

**jaros44sr** · 02-09-2013, 01:30 PM

I did mine a year ago, and at that time few bearings were available. Got mine from Wes, he found one in south america....

For safety sake, i would use oem parts. Ive looked on my old bearings, and there arent any numbers etched in them....

Wootdog · 02-09-2013, 05:36 PM

And Kev does a great job.
Kerry

**29od1** · 02-11-2013, 08:27 AM

So I found a parts list reference with the GM part numbers on it for a tilt column.

Upper and lower bearings contained in the tilt housing, 5698407 (upper) and 5696210 (lower).

And I agree with Daves input that the lower shift tube bearing is 7809271.

Now the question is, who can cross reference these to a Timken (or similar) bearing number??

**jaros44sr** · 02-11-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 29od1

So I found a parts list reference with the GM part numbers on it for a tilt column.

Upper and lower bearings contained in the tilt housing, 5698407 (upper) and 5696210 (lower).

And I agree with Daves input that the lower shift tube bearing is 7809271.

Now the question is, who can cross reference these to a Timken (or similar) bearing number??

There are three bearings in a tilt, upper upper, its the one with a split retainer ring

**29od1** · 02-11-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

There are three bearings in a tilt, upper upper, its the one with a split retainer ring

???

I believe I described and listed the 3 bearings.

**jaros44sr** · 02-11-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 29od1

???

I believe I described and listed the 3 bearings.

Sorry, reread.... Looks like you are correct

motorcritter · 02-11-2013, 02:01 PM

Get the dimensions- OD X ID X Width- a decent bearing supply house should find an equivalent. Take 'em down to get matched up, if necessary.
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**29od1** · 02-11-2013, 02:09 PM

Good idea. I sent an email out this morning to a guy I know that runs a bearing company and he said to send him the 3 bearings and he'd try to match them up.

He had no luck converting the obsolete GM part numbers into a current part number.

AirSpeed · 02-11-2013, 02:11 PM

I've replaced bearings in many machines, boat motors, trailers, stuff like that. I just take the old bearings in to napa, they measure them and give me a new one. So far they have had every bearing I took in. You might want to make friends with the guy behind the counter!
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**29od1** · 02-11-2013, 02:23 PM

Hopefully I'll get some part numbers back for current production bearings and post them on here so everyone can benefit from the findings. After all, that's what makes this website and this hobby great, because we can all learn from each other.

**Dave** · 02-11-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 29od1

Hopefully I'll get some part numbers back for current production bearings and post them on here so everyone can benefit from the findings. After all, that's what makes this website and this hobby great, because we can all learn from each other.

You are absolutely right!

ChevyCruizer · 02-13-2013, 01:36 PM

Here is Kevs page

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Send a PM to KevsClassics. He restores these columns.

02-08-2013, 09:23 AM	#1
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Tilt Steering Column Parts Does anyone know what the part numbers are for all the bearings for tilt columns? I find it difficult to pay $30 for one bearing that I know I can get for $5-$10 from a bearing company like IBT. Thanks for any help!

02-08-2013, 12:56 PM	#2
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts I cant help but am interested to know also. I have a column that needs rebuilt __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows

02-08-2013, 09:17 PM	#3
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts I know someone knows, we just have to find that guy!

02-08-2013, 09:30 PM	#4
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,397	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts I'm assuming your looking for the GM p/n. If so, here's the bottom bearing that generally needs to be replaced 7809271.

02-09-2013, 01:30 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts I did mine a year ago, and at that time few bearings were available. Got mine from Wes, he found one in south america.... For safety sake, i would use oem parts. Ive looked on my old bearings, and there arent any numbers etched in them.... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 02-09-2013 at 02:13 PM.

02-09-2013, 05:36 PM	#7
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,683	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts And Kev does a great job. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

02-11-2013, 08:27 AM	#8
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts So I found a parts list reference with the GM part numbers on it for a tilt column. Upper and lower bearings contained in the tilt housing, 5698407 (upper) and 5696210 (lower). And I agree with Daves input that the lower shift tube bearing is 7809271. Now the question is, who can cross reference these to a Timken (or similar) bearing number??

02-11-2013, 02:01 PM	#12
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts Get the dimensions- OD X ID X Width- a decent bearing supply house should find an equivalent. Take 'em down to get matched up, if necessary. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

02-11-2013, 02:09 PM	#13
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts Good idea. I sent an email out this morning to a guy I know that runs a bearing company and he said to send him the 3 bearings and he'd try to match them up. He had no luck converting the obsolete GM part numbers into a current part number.

02-11-2013, 02:11 PM	#14
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts I've replaced bearings in many machines, boat motors, trailers, stuff like that. I just take the old bearings in to napa, they measure them and give me a new one. So far they have had every bearing I took in. You might want to make friends with the guy behind the counter! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

02-11-2013, 02:23 PM	#15
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Tilt Steering Column Parts Hopefully I'll get some part numbers back for current production bearings and post them on here so everyone can benefit from the findings. After all, that's what makes this website and this hobby great, because we can all learn from each other.



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