Firewall Mount Steering Shaft Bushing? Brace? I need one.

[RustInMyEye]

In the process of my extensive 88 to 97+ overhaul, I tossed the bushing or brace where the steering shaft passes through the firewall.  After extensive searching I cannot for the life of me find where to get another one, or even what they are called. I'm sure there is one on ebay, but don't know what to search for. I don't think the 97+ jeeps use a bushing that bolts on. I like the idea of using the older version that uses 3 bolts. If you have ever looked though a 97+ conversion thread you will see what I'm talking about when the steering shaft hole needs to be moved. People re-drill these holes to move the bushing. 

 

Thanks

[Dzimm]

I ran into this problem myself. I actually bought a dense foam disk on ebay and used glue and rtv to seal it to the firewall. It was described as a scrap piece from normal manufacturing of some government part. It's fire proof/resistant and works well enough to seal the steering shaft. It also doesn't seem to cause excessive engine noise in the cab. I'll try to find the link.

 

Obviously the best option is to find the appropriate part but I spent weeks trying to find it to no avail. It seemed to be a JY only part and I didn't want to mess with trying to get one out.

[Dzimm]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VITON-FLUOROELASTOMER-Disc-Rubber-Gasket-Material-9-inch-Disc-x-1-16-1-piece-/261556610601?hash=item3ce5fd2629:g:LygAAMXQ1d1TJIwF

 

This is what I used. I just cut a hole for the steering shaft, obviously it's not a perfect seal to it but it works well enough. Glue the outside to the firewall and your good.

[RustInMyEye]

That would work great as a seal but I was under the impression that it also helped stabilize the shaft. 

[Dzimm]

That would work great as a seal but I was under the impression that it also helped stabilize the shaft.

I'm sure it does and I'd prefer to have it myself. As long as you don't yank hard or lean on the steering wheel all should be OK.

 

Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk