Lower Steering Column Bearing - 68 Sport Fury

[clair.davis]

With column-shift auto, what is the proper lower column bearing for this car? Mine's a little toast:

Steering_Column_Bearing by clair_davis, on Flickr

I've seen the usual B/E body reproductions - is one of those applications correct for the Fury? Not sure why this part would be wildly different than any column-shift car, but you know how Mother Mopar was... Any advice greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Clair

 

[C Body Bob]

Bushing

 

[MrMoparCHP]

Some have bearings in them,
My 69 used one that had 2 screws in it, does not say c-body but it works.
Mopar 70 71 72 73 74 Challenger Cuda Duster Steering Column Lower Bearing NEW | eBay

There is also one with 3 screws.


Alan

 

[clair.davis]

Thanks, Alan, that's pretty much what I expected mine to look like, and should have two screws as well. I couldn't tell if the one on my car had a proper bearing at one point, or if that black ring was it.

 

[BillGrissom]

Great info. My 1964 & 65 A-bodies have/had a plastic disk there. I assume to block engine fumes coming up the steering column, though most disintegrated. I don't recall taking my 65 Newport's column out, but probably the same part. One guy fabbed a similar looking bearing assembly for his early A-body. It appears the factory did just that ca 1970, though the column is likely different ID (since collapsible ~1968+).

 

[HWYCRZR]

I will try to check the source I used for my 68 Polara when I get home mid week. I bought it a few years ago but don’t remember where. I might be able to find the info.

 

[clair.davis]

Thanks, HWY, I actually bought the lower & upper bearings from Bill Rolik the other day... going to replace them all while I’m in there. Will probably start on that project in the next week or so.