[MD] WRC "astro" steering shaft
10-06-2015, 01:03 AM
#102
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Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
from the research i've done, the steering shaft from 2nd gen fbodies is similar or the same as the ones for the 68-72 chevelles. i am building a 71 chevelle as a cruiser. i did the jeep grand cherokee steering BOX which uses the same metric splines that the thirdgen fbodies use, so if this works, it would benefit that car as well. the lower half measures 9.75" overall and uses the same size shaft as the chevelle, however the chevelle lower portion is 10.5" so without taking it apart, i'm not convinced it will work for you.
~DaVe
10-06-2015, 04:41 AM
#103
Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
The damper type has a rubber damper on it to help decrease whatever road noise may be transferred through the shaft to the steering wheel. some guys prefer it. they are very hard to come by. i haven't had one since march.
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11-02-2015, 07:00 PM
#110
Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
So I understand that these shafts "slide" in and out, is there a measurement of full collapsed and extended to "useable" length ? Wondering if I can use one on my 1978 Z28 project ... it now has a IROC-Z XH steering box so I'm not worried about the connection at the box end .... I need to check the column end for compatibility.
Are you clocking these shafts and re welding ?
Sorry for all the q's .... I'd just love to get one of these to work in my 2nd gen !
~DaVe
Are you clocking these shafts and re welding ?
Sorry for all the q's .... I'd just love to get one of these to work in my 2nd gen !
~DaVe
02-23-2016, 03:41 PM
#118
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Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
Got mine in the mail yesterday, though I haven't installed it yet. Looks and feels good. Thank you for the prompt shipping!
04-22-2016, 09:51 AM
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Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
Got mine quick, looks great / clean, wrapped for shipping, and came with instructions for the steering column notch 'mod' for it to fit correctly!
Also he is quick to reply!
Thank you!
Also he is quick to reply!
Thank you!
05-16-2016, 08:14 PM
#132
Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
there is always a chance i guess, but the mods are already done to the shaft itself, so it should put the wheel back in the same spot (or very near it if you had THAT sloppy of a rag joint that it had the wheel off on it's own). i always recommend an alignment after replacing any steering component though. i do have 1 of these unclaimed at the moment, but the interest is always pretty high. pm me for payment information if you're ready.
05-16-2016, 08:53 PM
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Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
there is always a chance i guess, but the mods are already done to the shaft itself, so it should put the wheel back in the same spot (or very near it if you had THAT sloppy of a rag joint that it had the wheel off on it's own). i always recommend an alignment after replacing any steering component though. i do have 1 of these unclaimed at the moment, but the interest is always pretty high. pm me for payment information if you're ready.
The rag joint on my car is fine at the moment, No sloppy play in the car at all so Im not in a rush to install it.
05-16-2016, 09:52 PM
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Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
If you still have one on Thursday I will probably nab it off ya. Still $75?
05-17-2016, 04:37 AM
#135
Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft
I have one here already from you. I asked about fitment and alignment because I am getting the car aligned tomorrow and was wondering if I would have to realign it in the Winter, or should I say next Spring when I do the shaft and headers at the same time.
The rag joint on my car is fine at the moment, No sloppy play in the car at all so Im not in a rush to install it.
The rag joint on my car is fine at the moment, No sloppy play in the car at all so Im not in a rush to install it.
get the lifetime alignment option. normally only a few bucks more, and then if anything changes, you just go get it aligned
