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Source for steering column bushing?

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by tobyw, Aug 10, 2005.

  1. Aug 10, 2005
    tobyw

    tobyw Member

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    When using the stock column and converting to Saginaw steering, my understanding is that you whack the steering column off a little beyond the firewall, and then put a bushing in to support the actual steering shaft inside the column/housing. Where does a guy source this little jewel from?
     
  2. Aug 10, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    I can make them but I haven't as of yet got anybody to get dimensions for them, I have made them for the 72-75 columns but not for the ross box, I owe Tim Harris 1 when he or somebody gets the bushing dimensions, otherwise you can get them from advance adapters.
     
  3. Aug 11, 2005
    gte636p

    gte636p Member

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    i'm a little surprised here... i just got the upper bearing support to go in the column once everything gets lined up. will that not be able to handle the load at the bottom of the shaft??

    i had dimensions a coupla days ago but threw them away because i couldn't find a bronze bushing, only hardened steel.
     
  4. Aug 11, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Man I don't charge but $3-$4 for the bushing plus shipping.
     
  5. Aug 11, 2005
    gte636p

    gte636p Member

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    but, but, i was already at the store buying new tie rods and everything pushing to get done asap.
     
  6. Aug 11, 2005
    Dummy

    Dummy I kick hippies

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    tobyw

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