74 Steering Column Lower Bushing
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74 Steering Column Lower Bushing
Since I am going to be taking my steering linkage apart to install the new steering box, I would really like to find a replacement bushing for the bottom of the steering column that actually has some quality. When I replaced the shaft a while back I bought the one shown in LMC's catalog, but it was really cheezy so I didn't put it in. I wish that year had one available that had a bearing in it like some of the other year options I found.
Has anyone found one of these that are quality replacements for this year?
Has anyone found one of these that are quality replacements for this year?
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1978-79 Ford Bronco
1976-79 Ford F100, F150, F250, F350
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1978-79 Ford Bronco
1976-79 Ford F100, F150, F250, F350
Price: $35.00
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Hey Dan I just did my 75 manual steering column upper bearings and rubber sleeve ,TSS, and this lower column bearing,can be welded in or with screws provided,pretty stout fit like a glove,I am also putting power steering where there was no power steering,again my column is a 75 4x4 Oh yea I got everything at the Bronco Graveyard
1978-79 Ford Bronco
1976-79 Ford F100, F150, F250, F350
" src="http://broncograveyard.com/images/catalog/7879LOWERCOLUMNBRGTMB.JPG" width=60 height=57> </TD><TD class=normal vAlign=top># 27064
New
1978-79 Ford Bronco
1976-79 Ford F100, F150, F250, F350
Price: $35.00
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Hey Dan I just did my 75 manual steering column upper bearings and rubber sleeve ,TSS, and this lower column bearing,can be welded in or with screws provided,pretty stout fit like a glove,I am also putting power steering where there was no power steering,again my column is a 75 4x4 Oh yea I got everything at the Bronco Graveyard
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That is exactly what I want to do, but it didn't say it was for my year. Any chance you could mic the OD of your column shaft and the steering shaft itself so that I can see if mine are the same? I "assume" that this was the oem column, but you never know when you didn't buy it new.
Thank you very much for the info.
Thank you very much for the info.
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yea i know ,I thought the same thing,Montana HB gave me a heads up on that a while back and sure enough fit like a glove,my column is original 75 ,Ill get some measurments for you,,,,,,,2 1/8 inches thats inside dia hang tight ill mic the os..........2 1/4 os dia
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1974 F250 4WD Since I am going to be taking my steering linkage apart to install the new steering box, I would really like to find a replacement bearing for the bottom of the steering column that actually has some quality.
When I replaced the shaft a while back I bought the one shown in LMC's catalog, but it was really cheezy so I didn't put it in.
When I replaced the shaft a while back I bought the one shown in LMC's catalog, but it was really cheezy so I didn't put it in.
Last MSRP: $19.97 / Dealer net cost: $11.98.
Applications: 1966 F100 4WD / 1967/79 F100/250 4WD / 1974/79 Bronco / 1979 F350 4WD // 1981/97 Escort/Lynx / 1984/95 Tempo/Topaz // Misc 1963/79 Passenger Cars.
SCARFF FORD in Auburn WA has 1 = 800-543-2705.
BICKFORD MOTORS in Snohomish WA has 3 = 800-527-1101.
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So this might be a dumb question, but I picked up the bearing today and it is just that, a bearing. Based on the pic I was thinking that it was a cap and bearing. Does this somehow fit into the old bushing? Naturally I cannot find the replacement bushing that I bought and didn't use to check. Thanks.
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ok,the lower bearing had a rubber sleeve around it and it would recess into your original plastic housing,the steel bearing JBG sells just slides into your column and gets screwed or tack welded.
( wildhorses) item # 2676 wild horses 4x4
Column Bearing Sleeve 74-77
Item #: 2676
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$9.99
( wildhorses) item # 2676 wild horses 4x4Column Bearing Sleeve 74-77
Item #: 2676
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$9.99
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So this might be a dumb question, but I picked up the bearing today and it is just that, a bearing. Based on the pic I was thinking that it was a cap and bearing. Does this somehow fit into the old bushing? Naturally I cannot find the replacement bushing that I bought and didn't use to check. Thanks.
See parts catalog pic in post 2 / No FoMoCo Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has D3TZ-3D681-A
E2AZ-3518-C (replaced E2AZ-3518-A, D1AZ-3518-A & C1SZ-3518-B) .. Sleeve-Lower Steering Column Bearing / Obsolete
Last MSRP: $5.00 / Dealer net cost: $3.00.
Applications: 1973 F100/350 2WD from serial number S40,001 / 1974/79 F100/350 2WD/4WD & Bronco / 1975/81 Econoline / 1980/91 F100/350, F(Super Duty) & Bronco without Tilt Wheel // Myriad 1961/91 Passenger Cars.
WATSON MOTOR CO. in Clovis NM has 1 = 575-762-4551 (closest source to WA).
Dozens of FoMoCo Dealers east of NM have 1 each, others have 2 or 3 each. Found on in-house FoMoCo Dealer Parts Locator System.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has 2 = 800-816-2894.
NOS PARTS LTD in Waxahachie TX has 4 = 972-937-2201.
Edit: Carpenter's 1967/79 truck repro parts catalog lists E2AZ-3518-C @ $7.00 = 800-476-9653.
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ok,the lower bearing had a rubber sleeve around it and it would recess into your original plastic housing,the steel bearing JBG sells just slides into your column and gets screwed or tack welded.
( wildhorses) item # 2676 wild horses 4x4
Column Bearing Sleeve 74-77
Item #: 2676
<!--test-->
$9.99
( wildhorses) item # 2676 wild horses 4x4Column Bearing Sleeve 74-77
Item #: 2676
<!--test-->
$9.99
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White: D3TZ-3D681-A .. Lower Steering Column Bearing Retainer.
F23Z-3517-B bearing nestles within E2AZ-3518-C sleeve.
Post 9 and quoted in post 11: Column Bearing Sleeve 74/77
Applications are wrong, cuz it fits faaar more than just 1974/77. See post 10.
F23Z-3517-B bearing nestles within E2AZ-3518-C sleeve.
Post 9 and quoted in post 11: Column Bearing Sleeve 74/77
Applications are wrong, cuz it fits faaar more than just 1974/77. See post 10.
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