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Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? #1776837 03/11/15 12:53 AM 03/11/15 12:53 AM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 518 Georgia S Steve Bryant OP mopar
Steve Bryant OP mopar S Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 518 Georgia	Almost done with the steering column rebuild but I noticed the shaft is floppy at the bottom. A/B Bodies get a lower bearing down here but I wondered if there is one for the E-Body. This is a 4-speed car and I suppose there may not be a need for a lower but I wanted to check with you guys to see if there is a part number I need or am I fine with just the dust shields (foam) that I installed. -Steve 8456146-DSC05075.jpg (198 downloads)

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: Steve Bryant] #1776838 03/11/15 04:55 AM 03/11/15 04:55 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,923 Medina, Ohio HEMICUDA top fuel
HEMICUDA top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,923 Medina, Ohio	No bearing.

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: HEMICUDA] #1776839 03/11/15 05:45 AM 03/11/15 05:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa. Finoke master
Finoke master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa.	There is enough slop in the bolt holes that are used to secure the shaft to the floor to be able to center the shaft in the tube.

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: Finoke] #1776840 03/11/15 08:12 AM 03/11/15 08:12 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,745 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,745 Florida	Haven't got around to it, but here's what I'm doing, http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=91398.0

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: Steve Bryant] #1776841 03/11/15 08:47 AM 03/11/15 08:47 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	74 challengers had a metal bearing on floor shifted cars. Not sure on a 74 column shifted car. It keeps noise and dust out of the passenger compartment.

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: Challenger 1] #1776842 03/11/15 09:10 AM 03/11/15 09:10 AM
Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 518 Georgia S Steve Bryant OP mopar
Steve Bryant OP mopar S Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 518 Georgia	Excellent! Thanks for the replies that means I'm done then! It took me about 3 hours to get this thing put together last night. I kept finding something loose at the last minute or didn't like how the completed unit moved. Thanks again for your time and help.

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: Steve Bryant] #1996439 01/22/16 05:59 PM 01/22/16 05:59 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 507 3 340clone mopar
340clone mopar 3 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 507	I picked up a column from a console car which must be a '74 unit. I noticed the metal bearing, but the shaft still has play with bearing installed. Also noticed another smaller metal ring (that can slide up and down) around the shaft but have no clue what it's for. I'll try to post some pics, but anyone have any ideas on what the smaller ring could be? Also, if metal '74 type bearing were to be removed, is a plastic reproduction type interchangeable? Thanks! Last edited by 340clone; 01/22/16 06:00 PM.

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: 340clone] #1996678 01/22/16 11:19 PM 01/22/16 11:19 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Originally Posted By 340clone I picked up a column from a console car which must be a '74 unit. I noticed the metal bearing, but the shaft still has play with bearing installed. Also noticed another smaller metal ring (that can slide up and down) around the shaft but have no clue what it's for. I'll try to post some pics, but anyone have any ideas on what the smaller ring could be? Also, if metal '74 type bearing were to be removed, is a plastic reproduction type interchangeable? Thanks! In this picture, on the white paper towel you can see the bearing support, the bearing itself in the support, the spring and the clip you mentioned. Just so you know there are 4 parts. Installed, makes for nice tight setup that works better than the poor plastic sleeves they sell repo. Yes the repro could be used on any year challenger. I got a new replacement bearing from the dealer 10 years ago, just the bearing, the support and the rest the rest was NA. Picture of the support and bearing separate.

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: Challenger 1] #1996850 01/23/16 05:46 AM 01/23/16 05:46 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 507 3 340clone mopar
340clone mopar 3 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 507	Thanks for the photos and the information! I tried to post a photo of what I have but was unsuccessful as I'm not very computer savvy. If I'm reading this right you say there are 4 pieces: a clip, a spring, a solid bearing and a retainer that slides into the the column housing. So I am guessing that the clip holds the spring in place on the shaft and the solid bearing also snaps over the clip and presses on the retainer, holding it in place? The setup is a little unclear since the column I picked up had the ring (solid bearing) and retainer loose on the shaft and both had slid down to the steering coupler. Last edited by 340clone; 01/23/16 05:47 AM.

Re: Does an E-Body get a lower bearing in Column? [Re: 340clone] #1997146 01/23/16 05:41 PM 01/23/16 05:41 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Originally Posted By 340clone Thanks for the photos and the information! I tried to post a photo of what I have but was unsuccessful as I'm not very computer savvy. If I'm reading this right you say there are 4 pieces: a clip, a spring, a solid bearing and a retainer that slides into the the column housing. So I am guessing that the clip holds the spring in place on the shaft and the solid bearing also snaps over the clip and presses on the retainer, holding it in place? The setup is a little unclear since the column I picked up had the ring (solid bearing) and retainer loose on the shaft and both had slid down to the steering coupler. The bearing is not solid and has ball bearings in it. It slips over the steering shaft by hand and seats in the bearing support what you called the retainer...same thing and you could call it either way. The spring holds the bearing snug against the retainer/support and the clip holds the spring and bearing in place.

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