Mike Duane Jr.

Hi Everyone,

I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing as
a replacement, any thoughts?

Thanks!

Mike D.
85 CJ7

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Many times the GM tilt is loose because three bolts have loosen:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Many times the GM tilt is loose because three bolts have loosen:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Many times the GM tilt is loose because three bolts have loosen:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Many times the GM tilt is loose because three bolts have loosen:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

JimG

I got my lower from Quadratec, I think 4WD Hardware has them also.
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote in message ...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing
> as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

JimG

I got my lower from Quadratec, I think 4WD Hardware has them also.
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote in message ...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing
> as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

JimG

I got my lower from Quadratec, I think 4WD Hardware has them also.
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote in message ...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing
> as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

JimG

I got my lower from Quadratec, I think 4WD Hardware has them also.
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

"Mike Duane Jr." wrote in message ...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing
> as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7

Lee Ayrton

Your local parts jobber would be a good start, it is an off-the-shelf GM
assembly. There's two sets of ball bearings and races, the one you're
talking about below the signal light switch and one at the bottom end of
the column tube held up with a plastic doughnut and wire C-clip. If
you're doing one...

I replaced both of mine a couple of years ago, so they are readily
available.


Mike Duane Jr. wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I replaced the steering column in my CJ with a factory tilt column but the
> shaft bearing just below the steering wheel is toast. ANy ideas where to
> get a replacement? I was thinking of trying to match up a sealed bearing as
> a replacement, any thoughts?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike D.
> 85 CJ7