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Old 05-26-2015, 11:06 AM   #1
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Looking for a steering shaft spring

I am in need of the compression spring that snugs up against the lower bearing on the steering shaft on my 66 truck. I could also use another pinch clamp. My lower bearing failed and the shaft was not only eaten away but the spring broke. I am in the process of fixing the shaft, but I can't find a spring or clamp.
Any help with these would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 05-26-2015, 04:29 PM   #2
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I am in need of the compression spring that snugs up against the lower bearing on the steering shaft on my 66 truck. I could also use another pinch clamp. My lower bearing failed and the shaft was not only eaten away but the spring broke. I am in the process of fixing the shaft, but I can't find a spring or clamp.
Any help with these would be greatly appreciated.
i may have an extra one of each spring and clamp, i'll check tomorrow...
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Old 05-26-2015, 09:53 PM   #3
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i may have an extra one of each spring and clamp, i'll check tomorrow...
That's encouraging. Thanks for checking.
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Old 05-26-2015, 10:27 PM   #4
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That's encouraging. Thanks for checking.
that steering rod in your pic I hope isn't the one your using? cuz if it is that would be not a good idea!!!
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Old 05-27-2015, 09:45 AM   #5
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that steering rod in your pic I hope isn't the one your using? cuz if it is that would be not a good idea!!!
The picture shows the steering rod before being repaired. Yesterday I welded tup the worn area and today I am going to use a friend's lathe to turn the welded area down flush with the rest of the shaft.
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Old 05-27-2015, 04:50 PM   #6
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that steering rod in your pic I hope isn't the one your using? cuz if it is that would be not a good idea!!!
Here is a picture of my steering rod completely repaired.
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Here is a picture of my steering rod completely repaired.
much better, PM me where u want the spring and clamp sent to...
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Old 05-27-2015, 07:33 PM   #8
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Re: Looking for a steering shaft spring

if you still need a spring and clamp I have both denny
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Old 05-29-2015, 04:15 PM   #9
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this should work for ya!!!
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Old 05-29-2015, 08:10 PM   #10
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this should work for ya!!!
Perfect!
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Old 05-29-2015, 08:30 PM   #11
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Perfect!
Dude it was very hard get it off, took a whole 2 mins phew!!!

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Old 06-10-2015, 02:30 PM   #12
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much better, PM me where u want the spring and clamp sent to...
Hi Pinpstone65, I PMed you my address a while back. And just now I PMed you again to check on whether you sent these items. I got a response that your private mailbox is full.
Thanks again with your help on these parts.
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Hi Pinpstone65, I PMed you my address a while back. And just now I PMed you again to check on whether you sent these items. I got a response that your private mailbox is full.
Thanks again with your help on these parts.
Im back, been dealing with real life stuff. your part is on its way!!!
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Old 06-12-2015, 09:18 AM   #14
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Im back, been dealing with real life stuff. your part is on its way!!!
I hope all is well. Thanks for parts.
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Old 06-12-2015, 05:07 PM   #15
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I hope all is well. Thanks for parts.
I'm good, it just takes money for my issues!!!
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