Firewall steering shaft bearing

[96blak54]

Here is a cool one! A direct replacement firewall mounted steering shaft bearing to replace an old deteriorating factory unit.

 

[96blak54]

OOPS...Forgot to add the link

Steering Shaft Firewall Bearing (94-04 Ford Mustang)

Upgrade your SN95 / New Edge Mustang's steering shaft firewall support bearing with this solid unit from Detroit Drifting Co! Compatible with OEM, Maximum Motorsports, Borgeson, and Flaming River steering shafts - Eliminates rubber and plastic at the firewall - Tightens up play in steering...

detroitdriftingco.com

 

[Musturd]

Yes these are a nice piece .

 

[badass98svt]

Yes these are a nice piece .

Do you have one?

 

[96blak54]

I would imagine this component is one of them "you really dont know the slop in your steering untill youve installed one"

 

[Ctucker]

Here is a cool one! A direct replacement firewall mounted steering shaft bearing to replace an old deteriorating factory unit.

Having a hard time installing my MM shaft through the detroit bearing. Have any helpful hints on how to align shaft and get bearing pieces to slide together?

 

[cobrajeff96]

Does the shaft have patina on it (minor corrosion)?

 

[Ctucker]

Does the shaft have patina on it (minor corrosion)?

All brand new parts.

 

[96blak54]

Could be a scenario where a little bit of sandpaper and polishing on the shaft to get the exact fit needed?

 

[Ctucker]

Its more the firewall bearing insert is being a PIA. Think I'll try to take bearing and sleeves off then reattach it all once shaft and sleeve are secured

 

[96blak54]

OH ok, i get it. You 1st mounted the firewall bearing and then trying to slide shaft through at crazy angles?

I think your idea of sliding all together then installing is a better scenario. And you may find that some shaft polishing will be needed to slip that bearing on. Hopefully not to much tho, because thats work and its not fun.

 

[Ctucker]

The only issue with doing that is the too m10 bolt is a MF'r to get in with the tight space

 

[cobrajeff96]

It stands to reason that every guy can benefit from a shaft polishing.....especially if she's hot.

 

[96blak54]

Sadly....i have to polish my own shaft. I wouldnt know anything about 2nd person perspectives shaft polishing.

 

[Phoenix0783]

Thanks for this! I got the LMR oem replacement (that is actually for later models, but fits) and is still sloppy. I will be ordering one of these.

 

[Ctucker]

Update. Got bearing securely in place and steering shaft also. Holy crap does it tighten up the entire thing. PSA: do not try and do this by yourself. Extra set of hands made all the difference.