ZF Steering box - bearings

[Stephen Masefield]

This topic crops up every few years so I guess its time again ...!
Looking to find to bearings - part #10 (644.347.125.01) in diagram below:

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I know the latest approach is to machine the worm gear and box and replace with roller bearings (but that is the last $$$ spendy approach)
Anyone -Bueller ... Bueller anyone ?????

And maybe of interest - I have brand new ZF peg to offer in exchange in full or part

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[David Jones]

Steve, call Martin Willis at "the machine shop" in Colorado. Google him, he should have the bearings.

[Brad Ripley]

The ball bearing assemblies have been out of production for many years. However, you can replace the balls by pushing them out of the cage and replacing them with new -- sizing is in inches as that part was originally a US Timken part.

If you want to replace with a roller assembly, then Martin Willis is your man. In fact, might as well, send him the whole box for rebuild.