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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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I was told by Mike @Mikes Montes it is the same.
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 10:26 PM
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I ordered off Ebay, the websites listed in this thread were charging a ton for shipping.
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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Have a few solids in stock.
PM me if you want one.
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 05:56 PM
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Just finished prepping another batch of "Solids"

PM me if you want one.
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 06:42 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Sorry i have not updated this in awhile. The demand has been larger then the supply lately. I think i have replied to everyone that contacted me about a shaft. If i missed anyone i apologize, please contact me and i will see what i can do to help you out.

I believe i currently have 1 solid and 2 with the rubber isolator not spoken for.
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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Just finished a few more Solids.

PM me if you want one.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 02:52 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

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Just finished a few more Solids.

PM me if you want one.
Sorry for being a newbie but what is the benefit of doing this modification I've yet to read about this and I am upgrading a bunch of stuff in my car thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 03:06 PM
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Do these work on all years including cars with airbags? Not sure if GM changed the design of the shafts on airbag equipped cars.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 03:51 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

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Sorry for being a newbie but what is the benefit of doing this modification I've yet to read about this and I am upgrading a bunch of stuff in my car thanks
Eliminates almost all the slop in the steering rag joint. I did this mod myself about three months ago and it was well worth it. Drives like a modern car almost.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

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Do these work on all years including cars with airbags? Not sure if GM changed the design of the shafts on airbag equipped cars.
To the best of my knowledge these work on all 3rd gens.
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

hmmm, Ive got a 91 with 50K miles on it. I doubt the rag joint has any play in it at the moment. Id be curious to see if any improvements can be made from doing this mod as well as a wonder bar.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 07:46 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

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hmmm, Ive got a 91 with 50K miles on it. I doubt the rag joint has any play in it at the moment. Id be curious to see if any improvements can be made from doing this mod as well as a wonder bar.
Even though you only have 50k miles its still a 25 year old piece of cloth and rubber not to mention the poor design of the stock shaft. I am not making any promises, just talking from personal experience. My 87 Monte had 52k on it and when i originally switched to a Jeep shaft it was night and day. These GM shafts are even nicer.
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

I bought one of these shafts last year for my 32k GTA and swapped it last spring the only difference I noticed was my steering wheel was off centered so I put back my stock one. I'm sure if my factory rag joint was worn I'd feel a difference. It's sitting on the shelf for future use. I'm still happy I bought it for when I need it .

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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 10:04 AM
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Yes, will most likely need a steering wheel aligninment after the swap.
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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 07:42 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Yes an alignment is always recommended after install.

I just got a few more Solids.

PM me if you want one.
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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Great steering shaft! literally took me 10 minutes to install hardest part was getting the old one off. i didn't even have to notch the upper shaft.
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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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Do you have a youtube channel called JEGs Garage?
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 06:58 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Originally Posted by BOTTLEDZ28
Do you have a youtube channel called JEGs Garage?
Nope, Not Me!

I just finished a large batch and i am pretty sure i have filled all the back order's.

I have 1 Solid & 1 Rubber Isolator left.

PM me if you want one.
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 08:20 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

PM'd

Originally Posted by MC87SS
Nope, Not Me!

I just finished a large batch and i am pretty sure i have filled all the back order's.

I have 1 Solid & 1 Rubber Isolator left.

PM me if you want one.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

I believe i finally caught up with everyone on the waiting list.
If i somehow missed anyone please let me know.
I have a couple left and a few more on the way.

$75 shipped to the states.

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Old May 15, 2016 | 03:51 PM
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Just finished another batch of Solids.

PM me if you want one.
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Old May 17, 2016 | 11:55 AM
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2 left!
$75 each shipped to the states.

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Old May 20, 2016 | 07:56 AM
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Old May 22, 2016 | 07:41 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Have a few more Solids ready.

Due to shipping rates and yard price increases i find it necessary to raise the price to $75 shipped to the states.

PM me if you want one.
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Have a couple more Solids ready to ship!
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

This is a really nice swap, not only for Camaros, but for S10s as well. Straight forward easy to do, and really helps tighten up the steering. Doesn't matter if your ride is 2 years old, if it has a 'rag' joint this simple mod helps out enough to where you can actually feel the difference.
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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I received mine today and what a nice easy install this was. Thank you Ken for providing a nice steering shaft replacement.

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Old Jan 29, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Hey guys, finally caught up with the demand i think.
I have a few in stock ready to ship.
PM me if you want one.
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Old Mar 14, 2017 | 12:51 AM
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PM sent requesting one with the rubber isolator.
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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I have a few more solids in stock ready to ship.
PM me if you want one.
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 06:59 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Originally Posted by MC87SS
I have a few more solids in stock ready to ship.
PM me if you want one.
Im interested in either astro model. How much total with bearing shipped to zip code 96915? USPS treats zip code as domestic. Please let me know. Thanks, Tom
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looking to if any of them are ready to ship with the bearing shipped to 02885
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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 10:30 PM
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Any available?
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

I am in need of one of these shafts. The one on my 89 Firebird is toast.
Do you have any ready to ship. I am ready to buy.
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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 12:18 PM
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are these shafts still being sold?
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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 05:48 AM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Originally Posted by JR92RS
are these shafts still being sold?
Just an update for those here and that have e-mailed me asking about shafts.
I no longer do these. The shafts had become harder to find as well as the shipping prices going through the roof it just wasn't worth it any more.
Sorry.
If anything changes in the future i will let y'all know.
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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 08:33 AM
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If things change, I'd be interested in ordering one from you. Ship to zip code 55303.
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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 01:55 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

Should look into the Borgeson u-joint steering shaft.

I converted my 2nd gen to that kit. Night and day difference over the rag joint.
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Old Jul 22, 2023 | 02:11 PM
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Re: GM {Astro} Steering Shaft Upgrade

I'm pretty sure there is still a member on here who makes them. I think his name is Robert frank. I got one from him last year. It made a massive difference in my car. It's not quite as pretty as the borgeson shaft but it's as tight feeling and 1/3 the price.
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