1971 Chevy C10 Steering Bearing Hack

This week on the channel, we are tackling a lower steering bearing and rag joint replacement on the 1971 C10, and I am showing you a massive time-saving hack. Instead of tearing apart the dash and removing the entire steering column like the manuals say, we are doing it the easy way from right under the hood! This method works perfectly for your 1970 Chevy C10 (and the general 67-72 lineup). We also address a messy issue with aftermarket aluminum valve covers blowing oil onto the headers. I will walk you through exactly how to measure for the correct PCV grommet, and show you some garage hackery using an air compressor fitting to route the PCV breather cleanly into an aftermarket air cleaner. Stick around to the end to hear my rant on the absolute worst smell in the garage! Welcome to Darren 67-72! 🛠️ If you are wrenching on a classic Chevy truck, you are in the right place. I am not a certified mechanic—just an average Joe in a garage showing you the real, unedited side of classic truck restoration. Whether I am working on my '68 bright white C10, the '71 Spanish gold C10, or the '72 Avalon green C20, we figure these projects out together. On this channel, we tackle the gritty DIY auto repair jobs that other videos skip over. From complete steering column teardowns and manual-to-power disc brake conversions, to finding the best C10 seat swaps and doing rear gas tank relocations, we cover it all. I show the struggles, the mistakes, and the exact fixes to help you get your own 1967-1972 Chevy C10 back on the road. Make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave a comment to join the community—we just crossed 700 subscribers and are keeping the momentum going! Disclaimer: I am a DIY enthusiast, not a professional mechanic. These videos are for entertainment and sharing my personal learning experience. Always do your own research and practice garage safety!