Nick and Alan - We have a replacement bushing that is made from Delrin plastic, and will last you the rest of your car's life. The part comes with instructions on how to do this task as painlessly as possible. In answer to the question about using a bearing, this would be fine, although the installation would be complicated by the need to install a bearing retention housing. This would entail drilling two holes, and we would need to verify that the shaft configuration has enough length in that area to allow for a bearing and housing without interfering with the upper splined connection. This installation would certainly be more complicated and expensive than the much simpler bushing replacement. We have been told by knowledgeable customers that our bushings fit better than any others currently available. Toby Peterson VIN 2248 "Winged1" DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC www.delorean-parts.com --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Nick Kemp" <nkemp@xxxx> wrote: > Ditto... I just figured out what those brittle parts laying on the floor are....Broken old Steering Bushing pieces:-( > > And to overkill the solution, has anyone considered using a bearing in a floating housing? > > Nick > > -----Original Message----- > From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf > Of Alan Roberts > > Quick question: Is there a good file to look at (down load) on the > mechanics of replacing the steering shaft bushing? > Al Roberts To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/