I'm talking about the bearing that is held in place by a plastic collar on the end of the steering column. Is anyone reproducing these ? I'm in need on one, but haven't had much luck. Thanks !!!

 

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...ing__lower.htm

 

AVAILABLE from Ford.

F23Z3517B.. LOWER Steering Column Bearing / F23Z3517B replaced: E1FZ3517B & C7SZ3517D.

MSRP: $17.98 // FTE sponsor Y2KFORDPARTS.COM price: $12.95 / Y2K = MILLENNIUM FORD in Seattle (Burien) WA

Fits: 1973/79 F100/250 4WD // 1978/79 Bronco // ALSO used as the upper steering column bearing on 1978/79 F100/350's with tilt wheel.

Fits: 1980/91 Crown Vic/Mercury Grand Marquis/Lincoln Town Car // 1980/91 F100/350; F(Super Duty) & Bronco // 1981/87 Escort/Lynx // 1984/87 Tempo/Topaz.

Fits: 1983/88 Ranger // 1984/88 Bronco II // 1986/96 Aerostar // Dozens upon dozens of other applications thru 1998.

Edit: WOW!! Bronco Graveyard wants 35 DOLLARS for this same part??

 

the Bronco Graveyard part is a replacement for the complete assembly, it replaces the white plastic part and the bearing.
I opted to make my own, using the Ford bearing and aluminum bar stock as I didn't think much of their bearing retention method.

 

The 3 screw "retention method" does look kind of cheesy.

 

I should of been more specific. I need the bearing and the plastic retainer. Is the B/G my only option if I need both ?

Brownfoot, got any pic's ? Thanks as always guys !!!

 

sorry no pics, the truck is in NC an I am in China now
unless you have the fabrication skills and equipment, the B/G is the only option that I found
I copied the plastic part in aluminum and attached it with screws through the column tube into the aluminum hub/bearing retainer

 

Thanks for the reply. Get home soon.

 

D3TZ3D681A .. Lower Bearing Retainer Assy / Includes Bearing, Bearing Sleeve & Retainer / Obsolete

Fits: 1973 F100/250 4WD from serial number S40,001 / 1974/79 F100/250 4WD / 1979 F350 4WD.

No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.

 

if I remember correctly, the plastic retainer had tabs that snapped into holes in the column tube, those were the holes I used for the screws to retain the hub I made

this was over a year ago and I remember that there was no Ford replacement parts then

 

Do you happen to remember what bearing this was you used? I know it's been awhile since the post. Thanks!

 

Edit: Available from Bronco Graveyard.