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project1971 · 07-15-2003, 07:54 PM

i have found the lower bearing in the steering colomn to be well shall we say "gone" all thats left is the races no ball bearings left. can the bearing be replaced? where can i get? doesn't look too hard but i have never done before. hopefully you guys have and can help me out. thanks in advance.

Don Smith · 07-15-2003, 09:55 PM

LMC has them , I think I have seen them in the Brothers catalog also.

lpaine · 07-15-2003, 09:58 PM

Yeah, I've replaced that bearing; G.M. was carrying that about 8 or 9 years ago- probably still are, if not I'm sure you can get it aftermarket. You'll notice after you replace that your steering wheel won't have all that movement in it anymore-much better

pickupman · 07-15-2003, 10:15 PM

Yes they are replacable. Not to bad to do. I have them available and in stock if I can help you.
Bill

howell57 · 09-17-2019, 04:19 PM

I see you have the steering wheel bearing. Went into mine and it looks nothing like YouTube videos. Lots of grease with a lot of fillings.
Do lyou have a rebuild kit or just the bearing?

TKX

70c10 · 07-15-2003, 10:38 PM

I replaced the bearing in the top of the column and I still have "play". Where are the ones in the lower column located exactly?

mocwon · 07-16-2003, 04:48 PM

Brothers has it for about $15.
Be careful not to break the plastic carrier when removing it. It is real easy to remove the bearing assembly from the column but easier out of the truck. I searched and searched trying to get instruction on how to take a tilt column apart for rebuild but no one seemed to know or would help. It took me a while but I figured it out. If you need any help let me know, I will be glad to share what I learned.

70 CST 4X4 · 07-16-2003, 05:06 PM

here is an exploded view for a tilt

70 CST 4X4 · 07-16-2003, 05:12 PM

I have some instructions for tilt column if you want it give me an email address and I will send it to you.

project1971 · 07-16-2003, 06:49 PM

thanks for all your helps guys!!

BtnkBndt · 10-26-2003, 08:39 PM

Thank you 70 CST 4X4. I just finished pulling a van tilt apart and your diagram was a great help!!! Got the thing dissassembled and blasted!! Took some pictures for my own reference for when I get around to painting and reassembling. Maybe this wll be of help to someone:

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5. Why don't my pics come out as clear posted as on my computer?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-26-2003, 09:33 PM

BtnkBntb,

Nice pictures!

Jim

slogo · 10-26-2003, 09:47 PM

does anyone make a complete rebuild kit?

slogo · 10-27-2003, 05:15 PM

ttt

busterwivell · 10-27-2003, 05:36 PM

I got the bearings for my column from ****************

**Tim Christian** · 10-27-2003, 09:15 PM

I have those bearings in stock. If I can help anyone let me know. Thanks Tim

07-15-2003, 07:54 PM	#1
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	steering column bearings i have found the lower bearing in the steering colomn to be well shall we say "gone" all thats left is the races no ball bearings left. can the bearing be replaced? where can i get? doesn't look too hard but i have never done before. hopefully you guys have and can help me out. thanks in advance. __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

07-15-2003, 09:55 PM	#2
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	LMC has them , I think I have seen them in the Brothers catalog also. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo

07-15-2003, 09:58 PM	#3
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Yeah, I've replaced that bearing; G.M. was carrying that about 8 or 9 years ago- probably still are, if not I'm sure you can get it aftermarket. You'll notice after you replace that your steering wheel won't have all that movement in it anymore-much better __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

07-15-2003, 10:15 PM	#4
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	Yes they are replacable. Not to bad to do. I have them available and in stock if I can help you. Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

09-17-2019, 04:19 PM	#5
howell57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Redding, Calif. Posts: 101	Re: steering column bearings I see you have the steering wheel bearing. Went into mine and it looks nothing like YouTube videos. Lots of grease with a lot of fillings. Do lyou have a rebuild kit or just the bearing? TKX

07-15-2003, 10:38 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I replaced the bearing in the top of the column and I still have "play". Where are the ones in the lower column located exactly? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-16-2003, 04:48 PM	#7
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Brothers has it for about $15. Be careful not to break the plastic carrier when removing it. It is real easy to remove the bearing assembly from the column but easier out of the truck. I searched and searched trying to get instruction on how to take a tilt column apart for rebuild but no one seemed to know or would help. It took me a while but I figured it out. If you need any help let me know, I will be glad to share what I learned. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-16-2003, 05:06 PM	#8
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 355	here is an exploded view for a tilt __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

07-16-2003, 05:12 PM	#9
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 355	I have some instructions for tilt column if you want it give me an email address and I will send it to you. __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

07-16-2003, 06:49 PM	#10
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	thanks for all your helps guys!! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

10-26-2003, 08:39 PM	#11
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Thank you 70 CST 4X4. I just finished pulling a van tilt apart and your diagram was a great help!!! Got the thing dissassembled and blasted!! Took some pictures for my own reference for when I get around to painting and reassembling. Maybe this wll be of help to someone: Attached Images

10-26-2003, 08:42 PM	#12
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10-26-2003, 09:33 PM	#16
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	BtnkBntb, Nice pictures! Jim

10-26-2003, 09:47 PM	#17
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 481	does anyone make a complete rebuild kit?

10-27-2003, 05:15 PM	#18
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 481	ttt

10-27-2003, 05:36 PM	#19
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I got the bearings for my column from **************** __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

10-27-2003, 09:15 PM	#20
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I have those bearings in stock. If I can help anyone let me know. Thanks Tim

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