Steering column bush replacement

[JohnWoodman]

Hi all,

Who has fitted on of these in place of the Ford Aluminium bracket?

Bearing part No. SLFL25 from

Revolution Seals & Bearings Ltd
Unit J, Houndswood Gate
Harper Lane, Radlett
WD7 7HU

01923 858385

Article on Robin Hood site
Supporting the steering shaft

There is far too much play in my bush (Hmm.... sure there is a joke there) and I'm considering replacing it with a SLFL25.

Does anyone have any photos of one fitted?
Is there enough rotation from the spherical outer of the bearing to bolt the two retaining plates directly to the bulkhead or do I need to fabricate a plate like the existing Dax item to hold the new bearing?

Cheers
John

[andicole0]

I've fitted one of those and yes it can be bolted to the footwell front.

Andi.

[Sidecarbod]

Hi all,

Who has fitted on of these in place of the Ford Aluminium bracket?

Bearing part No. SLFL25 from

Revolution Seals & Bearings Ltd
Unit J, Houndswood Gate
Harper Lane, Radlett
WD7 7HU

01923 858385

Article on Robin Hood site
Supporting the steering shaft

There is far too much play in my bush (Hmm.... sure there is a joke there) and I'm considering replacing it with a SLFL25.

Does anyone have any photos of one fitted?
Is there enough rotation from the spherical outer of the bearing to bolt the two retaining plates directly to the bulkhead or do I need to fabricate a plate like the existing Dax item to hold the new bearing?

Cheers
John

Chezzer, Noel, and myself have fitted them on our Sumo's in the bulkhead instead of the crappy rubber and plastic bush thing that comes off the Ford Sierra. It's a bit of work to fit the bearing but once its done no more wobbly steering column!

[JohnWoodman]

Thanks guys,

That Photo confirms what I thought , bolt it straight to the bulkhead.

I've just sent Revolution an E-mail to get cost and then I'll be ordering one.

Regards
John

[robinj66]

Here's a pic of one in my Robin Hood which shows it will easily meet the angle you will require.

Cheapest place I could find was here Bearing Boys :: for all your bearing and power transmission needs :: SKF Ball Bearings, Vee & Wedge Belts

[craggle]

Just to be different I bolted my bearing to the aluminium bracket supplied by Dax. I already had the holes in the bulkhead for that anyway so I didn't want them to be visible.
The bearing will fit on the aluminium bracket if it's mounted at an angle across the plate and it keeps it more in line with the column.

I'll take pictures some time if you like.

Craig.

[tonym]

If I remember correctly I bought and fitted to my old Sumo the exact same bush from RS spares!

[andicole0]

Just to be different I bolted my bearing to the aluminium bracket supplied by Dax. I already had the holes in the bulkhead for that anyway so I didn't want them to be visible.
The bearing will fit on the aluminium bracket if it's mounted at an angle across the plate and it keeps it more in line with the column.

I'll take pictures some time if you like.

Craig.

Yes, as you can see from my picture the original holes are still there.

Andi.

[Lloyd Barnes]

Much better than the standard Dax set up. Like Tone I got mine from RS Components.

[CHUNKYDOOR]

Hello John,
I also used the RS components bearing, it's a lot better than the Dax one. Hope the pics help mate.......
Ian