For those not familiar with the part, here is one source:

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=steering+column+flange+bushing&x=0&y=0

Jim

On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 6:52 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Dennis. I will call them on Monday.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 3:42 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> They were available at the dealer in 2014. Have not asked recently.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Windows 10 phone,
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From: *Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
>> *Sent: *Thursday, December 31, 2015 3:30 PM
>> *To: *vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> *Subject: *Steering column flange bushing availability?
>>
>>
>> The two rubber bushings that engage the pins in the steering shaft
>> linkage inside the drivers cabin of the Vanagon: mine are getting a little
>> loose. Van-cafe is the only place I can locate them so far, and I'm not
>> going to pay their $15.00 for two ounces of rubber. Nobody else seems to
>> have them. I'd pay dealer prices (assuming they are still available) for
>> really good quality as this is an important component of the steering feel.
>>
>> If T3 sold them I would go for that but can't find them there either.
>>
>> Any recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim
>>
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