55.2-59 Steering questions

[popeyestruck]

Originally Posted by gmc jr van

I think the rebuild kits are kind of a joke. If you buy the kit from Ecklers you will still need to buy a worm bearing adjuster nut that is the race for the end bearing. Try Midwest Steering they have a kit RK-350 Saginaw 530 S and it has the column upper bearing and the worm adjuster nut, no ball bearing for $110.30 that might work. Call them.https://www.midweststeering.com/prod...-column-shaft/ Just by looking at your adjustment screw I would take it apart and rebuild it. Built three boxes and never needed the ball bearing or Steering gear ball nut. If you need a Steering gear ball nut, or a steering gear pitman shaft let me know and I will send you a link. The shaft should come with the gear, bushing, gaskets, packing and packing retainer.

Follow the Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual when adjusting the box.

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...55ctsm0903.htm

Thank you