Steering column rebuild advice.. before I tear into it????

[AKcharger]

Hey guys I plan on rebuilding the lower part of my '70 steering column and maybe replacing the lower bearing as well. Any lessons learned anyone would like to share before I begin

[Nacho-RT74]

just the seal cover will be a headache to install. Use a pair or C clamps to keep it in place tight and then punch the tabs

this is not the year we are talking about but method and tips are the same:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-houstons-steeringcoupler.html

[Nacho-RT74]

I dunno the price are you looking at Bouchillon, but mostly of sellers have them on $25 rate.

just in case, here is cheaper:
http://www.moparsupercenter.com/mopar-steering-coupling-rebuild-kit-4443436ac4443436ac.html

[AKcharger]

Thanks Nacho I can always count on you!

[Rolling_Thunder]

Rock Auto has the kit - Look up Dorman 425-253      I got them for $4.89ea  ---

[Nacho-RT74]

Rock Auto has the kit - Look up Dorman 425-253      I got them for $4.89ea  ---

beated LOL, I was to post the same LOL.

just that searching by mopar PN I didn't found it, but lurcking out deeper, found it

Thanks Nacho I can always count on you!

I wouldn't raise the US flag, but I have not more options between emoticons LOL.

[AKcharger]

Rock Auto has the kit - Look up Dorman 425-253      I got them for $4.89ea  ---

Nothing came up...and nothing listed under steering for '70 charger. can you get me any closer?

[Nacho-RT74]

another option:
http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4711

[Nacho-RT74]

Rock Auto has the kit - Look up Dorman 425-253      I got them for $4.89ea  ---

Nothing came up...and nothing listed under steering for '70 charger. can you get me any closer?

type the Dorman PN straight to the parts search

[Rolling_Thunder]

Rock Auto has the kit - Look up Dorman 425-253      I got them for $4.89ea  ---

Nothing came up...and nothing listed under steering for '70 charger. can you get me any closer?

type the Dorman PN straight to the parts search

Yep -  Part number search 425253...   it'll pop up.  $4.66 current price

[Finn]

There is a fully detailed rebuild posted on the forum somewhere. It's in a build thread.

[Orange Bird]

The lower bearing, at least on B&E Body cars, is not what you show in the picture. It is a round piece of plastic held in by a wire clip. The bearing there is what I have run into for 69 & prior stuff. Depending on configuration of column the entire thing has to be disassembled for lower bearing. Seal cap can be a PITA to do right. The cross piece that holds the shoes can be a challenge also as it is typically pressed into place.

[AKcharger]

Thanks guys. I think I'll skip the bearing and  just do the bottom end

[NS 68 R/T]

Hey guys I plan on rebuilding the lower part of my '70 steering column and maybe replacing the lower bearing as well. Any lessons learned anyone would like to share before I begin

Sorry, I have no advice, just questions. Where does the smallest pin go in a '68? I am 99% sure my coupler has never been apart (until I took it apart the other day) and I cannot find that little pin anywhere.

[Orange Bird]

The little pin goes in the body of the coupler after assembled. It keeps the shoes from pulling back out. If you look on the body where the seal is clamped into place you will see a small hole. Put it there but do not drive it all the way through, flush with the outside and stop.

[NS 68 R/T]

Okay, I don't have a hole in the coupler body. Oh well, I guess I'm not going to worry about it since it wasn't in there from the factory. Thanks.

[Rolling_Thunder]

The little pin is not present in all couplers...    I believe it started in late 1968 - my early 68 car does not have one