I have this exact setup in my 32 frame. i took it out from the rear of the torque tube so the centre bearing remained. I also went through the same thought pattern and thought it best to just leave it in there. The only test I did on the bearing was put the drive shaft down the torque tube and...
You mean the inside door handle post?? If it wont come out by winding the window mech all the way up, the window mech will need to be unscrewed and moved, but not removed, just slid out of the way.
I sent an orig one to a guy in the UK, he made repop's from them, search the HAMB under the classifieds and you should find him.
If you get in contact with him, make sure you pay with paypal so you can pull it, as I sent him the part free of charge and he said he was going to help me out on a...
Not even close!
I think you could use the 32-34 spring with the 36 rear end, but you will have to shorten the torque tube and drive shaft........and pie cut the radius rods at the rear end mount as well as shorten them to mate with the original mounting boss on the torque tube.