Steering column woes

[Nutro]

Another day, something else to fix! FFFUUUU. I already tore this column down twice. Put it back together and I guess I missed a step because the bearing grenaded itself and been sloppy so I haven't been driving it. Took the wheel off today and found this fun crap. I'm looking online and it seems the cheapest bearing set I can find is $35. Anyone have a link to a cheaper one or one I can get super fast? Also, my new fear is how many of the little ball bearing made it down into the bottom of the column. I think I'm screwed.

 

[Nutro]

I found this and it keep referencing Jeep/Chrysler but they appear to be the same parts and I search for GM tilt column bearings and those pop up

https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Automo...XHNRM2SP5F7&psc=1&refRID=QAPEVDE5DXHNRM2SP5F7

 

[Nutro]

Anyone know if this will work on these columns? It seems that the Jeep setup uses the same Saginaw?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Crown-Auto...750162&hash=item46aee0c38b:g:fVEAAOSwT9Je0Qi7

 

[frankin5]

I am sure it will as Heeps used the same column manufacturer in the 80s and 90s as GM. I know the Crown lower bearing set for the bottom does .

 

[Desert_K5]

For what it's worth, there was a few guys offering rebuilt setups on ebay. Up front was a little more money but not having to fug with all the internals was worth it to me.

 

[Nutro]

Awesome, thanks guys. I ordered the bearings. If this doesn't fix it I will just yank the whole column and have it completely rebuilt by a shop in San Antonio, TX. I think they charge $350 to do it.

 

[Nutro]

All fixed and rock solid! It was the upper bearing. Got it on ebay and it came in today.

 

[mrk5]

Is there a good write up or video that shows the bearing replacement in one of these steering columns?