Bump. I have two more combo sets left. $75 shipped to the lower 48

 

bump

 

I have 5 shafts and bearings ready to go. Bump

 

Mine just arrived today, 2 combos...

 

sending you a pm now.

 

I'm interested in an astro combo. I may have missed it, is it a new column bearing or used?

 

They are used but tested, cleaned and regreased. I do have some available

 

Thanks, sent a PM

 

Got the package in Saturday. Looks good! Added to the parts stash for when assembly starts next month.

Thank you!

 

got any more ready to go?

 

Got mine yesterday

 

I sure do

 

Where's the Astro bearing I sent you?

 

Haha I have it. I actually swapped to an astro bearing a while ago, I’m gonna hold on to yours as a backup.

 

you got a pm

 

Got mine a week ago. Haven't had a chance to install it but everything definitely looks good2go

 

What or where do I go about ordering one? I want an astro van version.

 

Send the original poster robertfrank a pm. He’ll give you a price.

 

I want an Astro van version if you have anymore left. I just finished watching Lsxmatt's video now I gotta have one! if you dont mine sending me the paypal info.

 

Pm sent

 

Send the original poster a private message.

 

What the astro bearing?

 

It replaces the bushing in the bottom of the column body with a bearing from the astro column.

 

Can you pm me too so I can get a asro one thx

 

Money sent, Thanks I cant wait!

 

Ok I got the last batch out for those who have already ordered. I have 5 more shafts and 2 bearings left as of today.

 

Bump

 

PM sent

 

PM sent too!

 

I PM'd you Robert Frank, really looking forward to getting one of these!

 

I responded on my Endgame Performance page

 

RF, PM waiting in your inbox.

 

Ok anyone who put out orders last week, everything is going in the mail today. I do have two more shafts ready to go. I also have one Astro bearing left. $75 shipped to the lower 48. PayPal is rfrank1980@yahoo.com

 

Thanks RF!

 

PM Sent

 

Got Mine Yesterday Thanks RF!

 

Sent PM

 

Finally had a chance to install this mod today (shaft and bearing). Everyone makes it look easy in the videos, and yes, in theory, it should be easy, but MAN, what a PAIN THE THE ****!!

Unbolting near the power steering pump was easy, as was near the firewall. Sliding off near the PS pump, relatively easy. Sliding it off at the other end, ARGH!!! took me maybe an hour to wiggle it off, beat it with a hammer at weird angles etc. Finally got the idea to turn the wheel a half turn to expose the thru-bolt hole and use a screwdriver as leverage. Voila!

Then the dreaded bearing. The old bushing is rubber, so it doesnt just slide off. Again, more wiggling and turning to get it off.

Finally got that off, and low and behold, my Astro bearing does NOT fit at all. It does not fit on my steering column. I cant even get it started. Seems like the bearing is too small, although it looks the same size as my old bushing. Very weird. If anything, it would have to be pressed on, but at this funny angle and clearance, good luck with that.

Trying now to wrestle the old bushing back into place....ugh. Hopefully the steering shaft itself will be easy to install.

 

Did you try greasing up the column beforehand? Had to do it when I first started using them then tapping it up with a hammer

 

Did you buy one of those new "Astro bearings" or did you actually get one from a wrecking yard from a pre 1994 Astro or Safari Van.

 

Nope, bought one from the seller here, the OP of this thread. Looks like a used astro bearing to me.

Just cleaned up the shaft, lubed it, but I cannot even get the bearing on at all, not even straight enough to hammer it on. Oh well

 

Have you seen this vid on you tube? It was quite helpful when I was installing mine which I got from the wrecking yard. Where in L.A. are you?

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...g-bearing.html

 

Sorry for the issue you're having. Send me a PM and I'll take care of it

 

Thanks man, PM sent

 

Ok everyone who ordered a shaft last week they will all be shipped out first thing tomorrow morning. I got into an accident at work and it put me a little behind but all is good now. I do have three more Astro shafts available.

 

I have six shafts available. Bump

 

 

pm sent

 

ok all orders that came in Last week were shipped out yesterday. I have 6 more shafts ready to go

 

you still have both shafts and what prices are they running with shipping?