I have a new product for you die-hard GM fans that refuse to put a Chrysler part on your car. I have done some research and testing and now have available a GM steering shaft upgrade. In addition to being a GM part they also have a set screw you tighten after installation to eliminate all shaft movement, they have a metal bushing instead of the worn out mostly broken plastic bushing on the inner shaft and for those of you with large tube headers the shaft is the opposite of the Jeep shaft so the small end attaches to the steering column allowing the most available clearance.

This is the end that attaches to the steering column:



This is the steering box end, note how nice the u-joint is:



Set screw in the center:



Metal bushing in lieu of plastic:




As with everything i sell these will be prepped, painted, greased and ready to install.
These GM units will be $70 shipped to the lower 48.

I only have 2 of these in stock so hurry.
PM me if your interested, please title it GM Shaft.

 

PM Sent

 

1 Left.

 

if its a direct bolt on to a 82 camaro z28 i will take it,
pm me your paypal info

 

Yes it is a direct bolt in.
See my Jeep steering shaft thread.

 

Looks like the modified Astro van shaft I have in my car.

JamesC

 

Exactly James.

 

Minor point, but I think the steering shaft is a Saginaw part, rather than being specific to any brand of car.

 

Due to lack of response by daniel92345z28 i assume he backed out.
Still have one available.
PM me if you want it..

 

PM sent.

 

MC,

Have you considered throwing in the Astro bearing as part of your package?

JamesC

 

James,
I no longer have my 3rd Gen so the whole Astro bearing & shaft was new to me. Now i have done some more research i will check into it. I need to see how hard the bearing is to pull and what tools i need. If it doesn't add too much time i may start doing that. I found a place that has 25 jeeps and 15 astro vans so i may be making a trip but its 2 1/2 hours each way from my house.

 

A clip, a cap, and the bushing. Perhaps three minutes. Check the following:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...g-bearing.html

JamesC

 

I will check into them, what kind of clip is it? Do i need snap ring pliers to remove it?

 

Check the first pic in post #7 of the above for a picture of the clip. Screw driver/prying instrument will do it.

JamesC

 

Still available?
Can paypal asap, thanks.

 

Still available?
Can paypal asap, thanks.

 

Sorry both are sold.
I hope to be getting more in 2 weeks.

I do have a 1 Jeep shaft ready to ship if you would like that.

If you want to get on the waiting list for a GM shaft please send me a PM titled GM Steering Shaft. This helps me keep track on a first come first serve basis.

Thanks

 

Pics on my car

 

Awesome, glad it worked.
I have another batch on the way.
PM me to get on the list.

 

No rag joint ?

 

No. Not needed.

 

If you take out the rag joint, doesn't that promote all the road virbration, and road jitter up to the steering wheel ??

 

For me, steering box noise seems to be amplified. That said, many upgrades are trade-offs on our cars--poly vs. rubber, for example.

JamesC

 

I will have a few of these available with a rubber isolator if anyone would prefer that.
Pics of both types this weekend.

 

We aren't building caddys, please hand over your man card

 

Here is the type with the rubber isolator.
These are so much nicer then the Jeep Shafts in my opinion.
Please specify if you want one of this type, i can get them if there is a desire for them.

 

Please don't forget that I am on your list, Thanks

 

Ill take one with the rubber isloator if your willing to ship to canada? Let me know as its a done deal if you are. Thanks

 

I have another batch on the way and i am also going to a yard Monday and may get some more while i am there.

I didn't plan on getting any with the rubber but if you want that kind please let me know ASAP and i will get some.

I am working my way thru the list. PM Sent!



Shipping to Canada adds $30 to the shipping cost.
The one i have with the rubber is on hold for someone but if they back out its your.
Please PM me if interested, its the only way i can keep everyone in order.
Label the PM GM Steering Shaft and let me know you want the rubber kind.
Thanks.

 

Thanks for the kudos, i try to make it easy on everyone with a flat shipped price.
Others that sell play the lower price then add shipping game. and sometimes even try to make money on the shipping cost.
I clean them up, remove the column end, re-clock it 90 degrees, press it back on and tack weld it just to make sure its not going anywhere. Then i clean the bolt threads, spread the ends & test fit on a steering column, sand & paint them gloss black. Before shipping i grease the inside of the shaft, wrap both pieces in foam and stretch wrap for shipping.

Sold out this batch already but have more on the way.
PM me to get on the list as i should have some ready to ship next weekend.


GM Shafts $70 Shipped
Jeep Shafts $60 Shipped

 

I have more of the Solid GM shafts available.

I also have the Astro bearings available for an additional $10 with the purchase of a shaft.

PM me if you want one.

 

PM Sent

 

I have 2 GM shafts left ready to ship.

By Monday i will have another 8 GM shafts, 5 Astro bearings & 7 Jeep Shafts ready to ship.

PM me if you want one.

 

Prepped & Primed, paint tomorrow & ready to ship Monday.

 

Awsome, I like your style, you've got quite the assembly line going on there!

 

Received mine today, But not sure about rubber bushing, where does it go. Also like your sign about towing and selling for junk. Very nice looking part, will be pulling my engine soon and will give you good pics of install in a few weeks.

 

I pm'd you to be on the list for the jeep shaft, but I 'll take one of these instead if you still have some!

 

Got mine today and its a nice looking part. Planning on installing it tomorrow. Thanks MC87SS!

 

I assume your talking about the bearing, it goes in the end of your steering column to replace the plastic one that came from the factory.


Glad your happy with it.
Please remember to post some pictures.
We all love pictures.

 

Got it swapped in this afternoon. Hardest part was wrestling the stock shaft out between the brake hard lines. I ended up buzzing part of the plastic cover off the stock one with my dremel to give me some more room.

I also had to grind a small amount of material off of the top of the column end to give the new bolt some room where it passes through the collar. I snapped a few crappy pics with my phone.

I probably won't be driving the car for another few months since there is salt on the roads. Looking forward to getting it back on the road in the spring.

 

Awesome, thanks for the pics.
I guess I should post the installation instructions from the Jeep shaft in this thread.
All orders have been shipped.
Still have a few shafts & 2
Bearings left.

 

These are the instructions from my Jeep Shaft thread, figured i would post it here also.

I have had many questions about the notching of the shaft so i thought some more instruction may be in order.
The notch required for the bolt has to be made on your steering column shaft NOT the Jeep Shaft.
To make things easier i used an extra steering column for the pictures. The area you are seeing is the part of the steering column that comes thru the firewall.
This is what it looks like once you remove your stock shaft.



Slide the Jeep shaft on as shown.



If you look thru the bolt hole you can see where the column shaft sticks out into the opening.



Mark the center of the bolt hole with a marker.





I got carried away with my die grinder so the notch is larger then it needs to be.



Now you can see the bolt hole is clear straight thru.


Bolt installed and shaft locked in from sliding off.



Hopefully this helps.

 

All orders have been shipped.
Have a couple GM Shafts left and 4 Jeep Shafts.

 

Whats the deal with the astro bearing? What does it replace?

 

The bearing replaces the OE bushing.

JamesC

 

Thanks James.

Sorry Johnny i already shipped your shaft so it would cost extra to send you the bearing if you wanted one.

 

Thats ok.

 

Can you make a gm shaft with rubber isolator and bearing? And will it be a simple install ...could not align my car properly because the slp headers rub on the header and dont want to "massage" the header

 

Got mine today! Great part, great prep, great packing!