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69_hafton · 03-21-2017, 07:52 PM

Dealer confirmed NLA on the top bearing, but the bottom can still be bought.

I went through several on my last tilt rebuild for some reason when the steering column would get loose and if you didn't catch it, the bearings would fall out. I think it was because the bearing was installed upside down - just makes me a little concerned having gone through that when I can't replace it this time.

On the other column, the third time was a charm, as it was fine when I finally got the bearing in right.

03-21-2017, 07:52 PM	#6
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: 67-72 Tilt Column Small Top Bearing Replacement Dealer confirmed NLA on the top bearing, but the bottom can still be bought. I went through several on my last tilt rebuild for some reason when the steering column would get loose and if you didn't catch it, the bearings would fall out. I think it was because the bearing was installed upside down - just makes me a little concerned having gone through that when I can't replace it this time. On the other column, the third time was a charm, as it was fine when I finally got the bearing in right. __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It