Reasonably priced steering column parts??

[Scott76]

So, found more problems with my project lol. It's missing the upper bearing retainer cup, the lock plate snap ring, and the plastic cover plate. The only place I found that stocks them wants crazy high prices. The friggin snap ring is $10!! The plastic cover, $25.

I would try to source another snap ring, but I'd prefer to just get the part I know that works. The plastic cover plate I don't even know if I need since I'm going to an aftermarket wheel.

Anyone have a source?

[slotard]

I imagine your best bet is to get a junkyard column.

[chrismoore701]

I may have all that stuff sitting in a box. message me and I will look

[Scott76]

Originally Posted by chrismoore701

I may have all that stuff sitting in a box. message me and I will look

That would be excellent!

[Scott76]

Well, I'm guessing this is not a good sign:

[Firebirdjones]

Just pay the $35 for parts and get it fixed. That's not a lot of money. Otherwise I would suggest what Slowtard suggested, hit the junk yards and grab a complete column and swap it. Only takes about 30 minutes to get one out, it saves you the hassle of sourcing parts and save a lot of time to boot. You'll pay more than $35 though most likely, about $100 around here, and double that for a tilt. But there are literally dozens of trucks in the yards to choose from.

[slotard]

I think I paid $60ish for a tilt column at the local Pick N Pull last year, so location matters.

[chrismoore701]

Couldn't get out there tonight. Grandma sick. But should be able to get out there in the morning. Will send you pics of what I have

[chrismoore701]

Here is what I have. Shop around

[Scott76]

Ooh!

The circlip and the plastic cover are exactly what I need.

[chrismoore701]

Do you have that star plate that goes on below the retainer ring?

[Scott76]

Yep, got that.

Do I need the plastic cover if I'm going to an aftermarket wheel?