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tweetsmith01
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-- 10-03-2019 @ 6:12 AM
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if the 40 takes a rubber bushing and 42 takes a bearing why cant i use a 42 bearing in a 40 column seem to measure the same
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rustedorrotting
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-- 10-21-2019 @ 8:16 AM
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i just replaced the bushing with a bearing on my 41 1/2 ton pickup. if you look for my ad of about 9-15 on this issue and read the replies, you will see there is a man who makes these bearings. or you can contact me.
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trjford8
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-- 10-21-2019 @ 8:24 AM
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You definitely can use the '42 and later bearing in the '40 column. You can buy a kit from C and G or other vendors which has the bearing, tapered sleeve, and spring. Cost is about $24.
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tweetsmith01
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-- 10-22-2019 @ 8:52 AM
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yes i bought a bearing from c and g the only problem i had was when i asked how far down the column i was told 3/4 of in it need to go down a lot farther than that for the spring to clear the wheel keyway but it works fine
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trjford8
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-- 10-23-2019 @ 2:51 PM
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I agree that 3/4" is not far enough for the spring to work like it should. . The stock F-100 column uses the 3/4" measurement, but the bottom snout on the F-100 wheel is shorter than the snout on the earlier steering wheels. It's definitely a situation where you have to experiment with your particular column and steering wheel. I think on my '40 column I drove the bearing down about 1".
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