Part number for bearing. (McMaster-Carr part numbers:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#)
bearing: 5909K32 Price-$2.66
Washer: 5909K45 Price-$.95 each-need 2
Locknut: 92501A030 Price-$9.90 for 100 pcs

Any good hardware store like ACE should have them.

Sorry for not responding sooner.

Dross-Good point. I don't consider your statement a dig.
The only way to know is give a try. It will be an easy change if it doesn't hold up. Not know how everyone's work looks...I'm only working 32 hours a week. I've been looking for ways to make and save a few $$$.

Oldrustycars, do you have a part numbers for your setup?

http://cubfaq.com/steeringrebuild.html
the bearing is available at any bearing supply, like Motion Industries. The thrust washers at any good hardware store. Don't use flat washers, get proper thrust washers, they are ground perfectly flat. Any parts in the box are available at any Cub Cadet dealer.

Curious to see how well your upgrade worked with the needle bearing.

I did the same thing n my 1450 a couple of years ago and on my 1000 a couple of months ago. They are holding up fine so far...

It has been 7 years since I restored my 70. I haven't had any problems with that set up. Just finish spraying the yard.

Great. with the light load on the steering box, I couldn't see it being an issue.

I might do this next. Thanks for the pics and links to part numbers.

Dale:

I have a question. What about dust/dirt getting into that roller bearings...??
:bigthink:

With the washers and the nut down tight, how much could really get through?