67 steering column kit?
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Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
Description from them.....
Kit contains...one new lower steering column bearing, collar with set screw, & spring kit. This collar provides tension on the lower column bearing. These parts are brand new USA made in North Carolina. The kit comes with a new lower bearing and support, new collar PN 2880 014, correct new spring PN 2880 226, and new correct square head set screw PN 455 700. These are usually rusted beyond reuse or missing alltogether. On many applications this part is directly under the Master Cylinder and brake fluid drips on the bearing & collar and rust will destroy it in short order. This kit is new on the market This item will not fit 68-69 applications.
Would really like to know if anybody has used this???
Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
Oops, I put the lock collars in the wrong place in the pic, the new one is the one with the longer locking screw. It is pretty close to the original.
The spring is identical and the same tension as the original.
The new white plastic support comes with the bearing pressed into it. The bearing isn’t a mast type like the original.
The original bearing comes apart in about five pieces. I think the spring existed to help keep those pieces pressed together as it was sandwiched between the bottom of the bearing and the top of the lock collar. I don’t really see why a spring is needed with the new support and bearing. Any thoughts on this from anyone?
The spring is identical and the same tension as the original.
The new white plastic support comes with the bearing pressed into it. The bearing isn’t a mast type like the original.
The original bearing comes apart in about five pieces. I think the spring existed to help keep those pieces pressed together as it was sandwiched between the bottom of the bearing and the top of the lock collar. I don’t really see why a spring is needed with the new support and bearing. Any thoughts on this from anyone?
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Hope it works for you. I recognize CJ Lane's name.
I got this bearing today off Ebay. Got lucky it was in Ontario Canada.
Said he had 2 but couldnt find one of them. Just one.
Hope it works for my 67 floor shift. Ive never done a column before.
I got this bearing today off Ebay. Got lucky it was in Ontario Canada.
Said he had 2 but couldnt find one of them. Just one.
Hope it works for my 67 floor shift. Ive never done a column before.
Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
68, Did you see the need for the spring between the bearing and the lock collar? I think originally the spring served to keep pressure on the old style mast bearing but I don’t see the need for it with the bearing in the kit that’s pressed into the white plastic support. What do you think?
I believe it keeps pressure on the bearing and white plastic support assembly to keep it in the column tube. The later year column bearing is bolted in. Follow the instructions in the kit or factory service manual.
Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
The 67 plastic support is bolted in as well. I just don’t see the need for the spring with the kit style bearing. The bearing is def not coming out of the tube especially with the lock collar butted right up to it.
Yes the spring generated and maintained tension on the original bearing as it would wear. So the replacement doesn't appear to need the spring tension. What's the harm in installing it?
Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
True enough. I may as well slap it on there.
67dartgtgo
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I need one of these too.
I can't find a website on the google or anything from CJ on ebay. Do I have to call them to order the kit?
I rebuilt my column some time ago but had a hard time finding a 1"x 2 1/4" insert bearing sized to fit our one year only column so I used a 1x2 and filled the remaining circumference with RTV. It works well enouch but I'd really like to replace it with this kit if I can get one.
Do you mind if I ask how much it cost? @Troub
Thanks, Brian
Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
Brian,
$79....not cheap but it solved the 67 only issues and I can move on to the rest of the column rebuild so worth it in my opinion. I have that pic of their card in my first few posts. Just call or email if you are having trouble finding. CJ was very responsive via email on EBAY when the kit was listed there a few weeks ago.
67dartgtgo
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Just ordered one up.
CJ got right back to me via email.
He really appreciates our business.
CJ got right back to me via email.
He really appreciates our business.
Troub
67 Dart 270, 225 slant six
Nice. Let us know how you like it.
67dartgtgo
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Here's the link if anyone else might be interested.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/67-MoPar-N...277220&hash=item1ef8aa789b:g:n9QAAOxygLxSYT9G
https://www.ebay.com/itm/67-MoPar-N...277220&hash=item1ef8aa789b:g:n9QAAOxygLxSYT9G
I have been on the hunt for a 67-only lower column bearing kit and tried to contact Mr. Lane who is mentioned as a source in post #3. Sadly, it seems he passed away a few years ago. The phone number listed is not working so I’m guessing no one took over the business.
CatchyUserName
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Working on a 67 Barracuda lower steering column bearing kit. I made one for a guy a while back, and thought I should see if its needed.
Made out of fiber reinforced nylon, in a high temp printer.
Made out of fiber reinforced nylon, in a high temp printer.
Dynamic Renovation - 1967 Steering Column Rebuild Kit
1967 Steering Column Rebuild Kit
www.dynamicrenovation.net
CatchyUserName
Member
That's a good kit, if you want a full rebuild kit. What I'm making is going to be just the lower bearing assembly, and less than half that price.
Thanks for posting this- it seems like a good solution.
I have McGyvered something that I think will work for me but I haven't assembled everything yet. How much will you be asking for the 3D printed ones and is it just the retainer you're selling (without the bearing and other hardware)?
Thanks again!
CatchyUserName
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I could do just the retainer, if it matches the dimensions on your bearing. The whole set would be the retainer, bearing, two set screws, and two nuts. I was planning $55+ shipping. Could do half for the retainer.
Wish I could do less, and it still be worth it...
I know people think all 3d prints are cheap, but this stuff is $120/kg, needing to be really heat resistant and strong. Also 6 hours of printing for each part.
Just by looking at videos and pictures, It looks to be fairly close to the exhaust manifold, and I'm wondering if that's why they fail so commonly, because even long periods of moderately hot temperatures will anneal it and make it brittle.
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mopowers
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Looks like a nice piece. You could probably just make it solid and use it like a bushing. Or leave clearance for a cheap bronze bushing.
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