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Grounded63 · 05-18-2024, 02:08 PM

The thing with a bearing is. The OD of the shaft and ID of the column probably doesn't match a off the shelf bearing. So you'd probably need to machine a custom end plate for the housing. To accept a bearing. With such a low speed application as a steering shaft. A properly fit bronze bushing is a lot simpler and would probably last almost indefinitely.

05-18-2024, 02:08 PM	#4
Grounded63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canon City, Colorado Posts: 89	Re: Has anybody torn apart a Flaming River steering column? The thing with a bearing is. The OD of the shaft and ID of the column probably doesn't match a off the shelf bearing. So you'd probably need to machine a custom end plate for the housing. To accept a bearing. With such a low speed application as a steering shaft. A properly fit bronze bushing is a lot simpler and would probably last almost indefinitely.