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JonFrankMc · 12-08-2011, 10:05 PM

I am ordering bushings for my steering column. I need opinions from the guys who have replaced them.

We are focusing on the bottom bearing right now.

Classic Parts has the lower bearing for $29.95

Classic Heartbeat sells the bearing for $39.95 and claim it as "Genuine GM"

The Classic Heartbeat product does look better...in the pic.

Do you think "Genuine GM" is worth the extra money or do you think they are the same parts being dug out of the same bin?

Thanks,
Jon

Wrenchbender Ret · 12-08-2011, 10:35 PM

I would bet they are the same. Usually the inner part of the bearing is froze to the shaft. You have to cut it to get it off.

dfwright · 12-09-2011, 12:01 AM

If Wes says it's Genuine GM, I'd believe him. For $10 more, I wouldn't hesitate to get the one from Wes at classic heartbeat. That's just my opinion, of course.

bobs409 · 12-09-2011, 07:32 AM

I just replaced the lower on my 71. Got mine from a junkyard truck for free.

I'd rather put that $30-$40 dollars elsewhere. JMO.

12-08-2011, 10:05 PM	#1
JonFrankMc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 193	Steering column bearings I am ordering bushings for my steering column. I need opinions from the guys who have replaced them. We are focusing on the bottom bearing right now. Classic Parts has the lower bearing for $29.95 Classic Heartbeat sells the bearing for $39.95 and claim it as "Genuine GM" The Classic Heartbeat product does look better...in the pic. Do you think "Genuine GM" is worth the extra money or do you think they are the same parts being dug out of the same bin? Thanks, Jon

12-08-2011, 10:35 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,207	Re: Steering column bearings I would bet they are the same. Usually the inner part of the bearing is froze to the shaft. You have to cut it to get it off.

12-09-2011, 12:01 AM	#3
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Steering column bearings If Wes says it's Genuine GM, I'd believe him. For $10 more, I wouldn't hesitate to get the one from Wes at classic heartbeat. That's just my opinion, of course. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

12-09-2011, 07:32 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Steering column bearings I just replaced the lower on my 71. Got mine from a junkyard truck for free. I'd rather put that $30-$40 dollars elsewhere. JMO. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10



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