GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
From what i can tell they only came that way 1 year so they are harder to find.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Another happy customer here. One of the best upgrades you can do. Also - installing the astro bearing is a breeze, definitely worth the $10. Just keep in Mind you will have to shave a bit off the top of the steering column end as mentioned before - I tapped it with a dremel a few times and it was more than enough.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Yes it does.
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I'll be interested in a bearing when you have some avalible. Not tearing into my car for at least another month.
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I got mine today and I'm proud to see all the attention to detail you have put into your product, it will really make the rest of my engine bay look bad!lol. No really it looks great and I thank you for looking out for me on the payment arrangement deal!
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Got my bearing this week to go with the new shaft. Nice combination and MC is great to deal with Thanks!!
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Thanks Guys.
Glad everyone is happy.
I pride myself on 100% satisfaction & super fast shipping and communication.
Others may try to sell for less but cheaper isn't always better.
Mine are nice, rust free southern shafts.
Have more shafts & bearings on the way, pm me if you want one.
Glad everyone is happy.
I pride myself on 100% satisfaction & super fast shipping and communication.
Others may try to sell for less but cheaper isn't always better.
Mine are nice, rust free southern shafts.
Have more shafts & bearings on the way, pm me if you want one.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
I have plenty of bearings now ready to ship with the shafts.
Jeep & GM Shafts will be ready to ship by the end of the week.
PM me if you want one.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Got mine today. Sweet piece
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
I have some Jeep Shafts ready, $60 shipped in the states.
I should have a couple GM Shafts ready after this weekend, have 5 on the way and 3 are already spoken for.
I should have a couple GM Shafts ready after this weekend, have 5 on the way and 3 are already spoken for.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Just got some more GM Shafts & Bearings.
PM me if you are interested.
Still have a few Jeep Shafts also.
PM me if you are interested.
Still have a few Jeep Shafts also.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
MC87SS I have sent you a pm about one of you steering shafts for GM. Also, to those of you have done this, how's it working for you? I have replaced pretty much all the suspension components front to rear of my car as well as sfc's and strut tower brace and the steering shaft and rag joint are still original to the car and in need of replacement. Thanks for any input form those you have done this.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Many have asked the difference in clearance between the Jeep Shaft & the GM Shaft. Here is a side by side comparison of the upper end.
The black one is the Jeep Shaft.


The black one is the Jeep Shaft.


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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
received and all looks awesome hope to install it in next week or so not in a huge hurry as i am not even building the engine yet but want to get it in and see how it looks and how bad it makes the rest of the engine bay look
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LOL Thanks.
Glad your happy with it.
Have a few more on the way, PM me if you want one.
Still have a few Jeep Shafts for $60 shipped if anyone would prefer that.
Glad your happy with it.
Have a few more on the way, PM me if you want one.
Still have a few Jeep Shafts for $60 shipped if anyone would prefer that.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Have more GM Shafts on the way.
3 solid & 2 with the rubber isolator.
PM me if you want one.
Still have a few Astro Bearings, cleaned, greased and ready to go.
3 solid & 2 with the rubber isolator.
PM me if you want one.
Still have a few Astro Bearings, cleaned, greased and ready to go.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Have more in stock, ready to ship Friday.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Have Jeep Shafts, GM Shafts & Astro Bearings in stock & ready to ship.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
All GM Shafts are spoken for except 1 solid & 1 with the rubber isolator.
I also have the astro bearings available for an additional $10 if shipped with a shaft.
PM me if you want one.
Still have a couple Jeep shafts also.
I also have the astro bearings available for an additional $10 if shipped with a shaft.
PM me if you want one.
Still have a couple Jeep shafts also.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
I'm assuming this is also compatible with the manual steering boxes like the one ive swapped into my RS
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I will take one with the rubber isolator and an astro bearing.
send me your paypal info and i will send the payment.
send me your paypal info and i will send the payment.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Sold out of both style shafts.
Should have more this weekend.
Send me a PM to get on the waiting list, i don't expect to get many this batch so 1st come 1st serve.
Should have more this weekend.
Send me a PM to get on the waiting list, i don't expect to get many this batch so 1st come 1st serve.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
All the GM shafts i got were already spoken for but i have more on the way for next week.
I do have a few nice Jeep shafts in stock and ready to ship.
PM me if you want one.
I do have a few nice Jeep shafts in stock and ready to ship.
PM me if you want one.
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3 Jeep Shafts left ready to ship.
2 - 3 day shipping to most of the states.
PM me if you want one.
2 - 3 day shipping to most of the states.
PM me if you want one.
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1 Jeep Shaft Left.
PM me if you want it.
PM me if you want it.
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Thanks for the fast shipping, probably won't install for a month or so but glad i have it when i am ready.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Have a couple more GM Shafts in stock.
Have Rubber & Solid.
PM me if you want one.
Have Rubber & Solid.
PM me if you want one.
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I have 2 left with the rubber isolator, ready to ship.
PM me if you want one.
PM me if you want one.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
1 Left with Rubber Isolator ready to ship, also have 1 Astro bearing ready to ship with the shaft for an additional $10
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Sold out, thanks Everyone.
I will work on getting some more.
If you want to get on the waiting list for the next batch send me a PM.
Thanks.
I will work on getting some more.
If you want to get on the waiting list for the next batch send me a PM.
Thanks.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Got mine the other day, well packaged, seller was easy to deal with and the product looks great too.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Its been slim pickings lately on the shafts. I have been getting a couple here and there but usually have more people on the waiting list then i can get shafts for.
Hopefully supplies will get better now that the weather is getting warmer.
I have talked to a few people about pulling the shafts and shipping them to me to prep and sell but so far only 1 person is helping me get them.
I will keep everyone informed.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Picked up some Jeep & GM Shafts yesterday and have more on the way.
PM me if you want one.
I remembered to take a few pics while doing the prep and figured i'd share so everyone can see how much work i put into these.
Although this is a Jeep Shaft i do all the same things to the GM Shaft plus clock them 90 degrees so they bolt right in.
This is what they look like after i separate and clean them.
Compare this pic to the 3rd, you will see where i weld them to eliminate any slippage.

I clean the threads on both the shaft and bolts.

I carefully split and remove the plastic bushings and ship at least 1 with each shaft so they can be put back on after all the test fitting is done and your ready for the final install. I do this so it makes it easier to install and so they don't get destroyed during the prep process. I also clean the inner part of the shaft with a wire brush and grease it before shipping.
PM me if you want one.
I remembered to take a few pics while doing the prep and figured i'd share so everyone can see how much work i put into these.
Although this is a Jeep Shaft i do all the same things to the GM Shaft plus clock them 90 degrees so they bolt right in.
This is what they look like after i separate and clean them.
Compare this pic to the 3rd, you will see where i weld them to eliminate any slippage.

I clean the threads on both the shaft and bolts.

I carefully split and remove the plastic bushings and ship at least 1 with each shaft so they can be put back on after all the test fitting is done and your ready for the final install. I do this so it makes it easier to install and so they don't get destroyed during the prep process. I also clean the inner part of the shaft with a wire brush and grease it before shipping.
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Just got confirmation i have 6 more Solid GM Shafts on the way.
PM me if you want one.
PM me if you want one.
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4 Left.
PM me if you want one.
PM me if you want one.
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2 left, 6 more on the way.
PM me if you want one
PM me if you want one
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Is grinding the upper steering shaft required? If so, which dremel attachment did you guys use? There isn't a whole lot of space in there...
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Re: GM Steering Shaft Upgrade
Just a small notch is required.
A small file, dremel stone or cutoff wheel will do the trick.
A small file, dremel stone or cutoff wheel will do the trick.








