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Xeen · 09-13-2012, 06:46 PM

I found a GM Truck tilt but the tilt joint has some slop is that a bad bearing or is it possible the bearing collar is just loose?
The guy is asking $300 for it even with the slop.
If the column needs to be rebuilt how much is it worth as a core I need to know how much to offer.

Thanks in advance.

davepl · 09-13-2012, 07:15 PM

What's a rebuild kit worth? I'm going to rebuild my non-tilt one (after 100,000 miles and 40 years I think any of them should be checked), and I imagine its no difference in price for the rebuild.

I don't think "new" ones are available, unless you want an aftermarket one. But if your cost for the core plus the rebuild comes to the same or less than an Ididit, you're probably at a fair price.

**fakerwade** · 09-13-2012, 07:39 PM

Sometimes the 4 bolts holding the upper part of the column become loose, easy fix after you remove the pivot pins.

**jaros44sr** · 09-13-2012, 08:53 PM

There is a bearing retainer and nut that could of come loose on the upper most bearing, although it would be hard to tell if this is the case, unless you would be disassembling it

Would be nice to know if the tilt knuckle was reprod...

09-13-2012, 06:46 PM	#1
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	GM Tilt column Questions I found a GM Truck tilt but the tilt joint has some slop is that a bad bearing or is it possible the bearing collar is just loose? The guy is asking $300 for it even with the slop. If the column needs to be rebuilt how much is it worth as a core I need to know how much to offer. Thanks in advance. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

09-13-2012, 07:15 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: GM Tilt column Questions What's a rebuild kit worth? I'm going to rebuild my non-tilt one (after 100,000 miles and 40 years I think any of them should be checked), and I imagine its no difference in price for the rebuild. I don't think "new" ones are available, unless you want an aftermarket one. But if your cost for the core plus the rebuild comes to the same or less than an Ididit, you're probably at a fair price. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-13-2012, 07:39 PM	#3
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 628	Re: GM Tilt column Questions Sometimes the 4 bolts holding the upper part of the column become loose, easy fix after you remove the pivot pins. __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

09-13-2012, 08:53 PM	#4
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: GM Tilt column Questions There is a bearing retainer and nut that could of come loose on the upper most bearing, although it would be hard to tell if this is the case, unless you would be disassembling it Would be nice to know if the tilt knuckle was reprod... __________________ 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



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