What are the signs they need replacing? Ever since I got my 81 CJ 2 years
ago, there is a rattle type feel while going down the road and over bumps,
had all the steering from engine down checked 3 times, and they can't find
anything, I never thought about it being in the column, but now that I think
about it, when I drive it I feel like the if pushed on the steering column
would move, but it doesn't, just that's what the rattle type vibration feels
like while driving.

"Lee Ayrton" > wrote in message
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> 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
>