Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
12-05-2017, 12:30 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Mine just arrived today, 2 combos...
01-14-2018, 06:50 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
I'm interested in an astro combo. I may have missed it, is it a new column bearing or used?
01-15-2018, 08:56 AM
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01-23-2018, 07:19 AM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Got the package in Saturday. Looks good! Added to the parts stash for when assembly starts next month.
Thank you!
Thank you!
02-11-2018, 01:50 AM
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Got mine a week ago. Haven't had a chance to install it but everything definitely looks good2go
02-14-2018, 08:05 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
I want an Astro van version if you have anymore left. I just finished watching Lsxmatt's video now I gotta have one! if you dont mine sending me the paypal info.
02-15-2018, 02:32 PM
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03-05-2018, 01:19 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
I PM'd you Robert Frank, really looking forward to getting one of these!
03-19-2018, 08:04 AM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Ok anyone who put out orders last week, everything is going in the mail today. I do have two more shafts ready to go. I also have one Astro bearing left. $75 shipped to the lower 48. PayPal is rfrank1980@yahoo.com
03-27-2018, 09:38 AM
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04-05-2018, 03:07 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Finally had a chance to install this mod today (shaft and bearing). Everyone makes it look easy in the videos, and yes, in theory, it should be easy, but MAN, what a PAIN THE THE ****!!
Unbolting near the power steering pump was easy, as was near the firewall. Sliding off near the PS pump, relatively easy. Sliding it off at the other end, ARGH!!! took me maybe an hour to wiggle it off, beat it with a hammer at weird angles etc. Finally got the idea to turn the wheel a half turn to expose the thru-bolt hole and use a screwdriver as leverage. Voila!
Then the dreaded bearing. The old bushing is rubber, so it doesnt just slide off. Again, more wiggling and turning to get it off.
Finally got that off, and low and behold, my Astro bearing does NOT fit at all. It does not fit on my steering column. I cant even get it started. Seems like the bearing is too small, although it looks the same size as my old bushing. Very weird. If anything, it would have to be pressed on, but at this funny angle and clearance, good luck with that.
Trying now to wrestle the old bushing back into place....ugh. Hopefully the steering shaft itself will be easy to install.
Unbolting near the power steering pump was easy, as was near the firewall. Sliding off near the PS pump, relatively easy. Sliding it off at the other end, ARGH!!! took me maybe an hour to wiggle it off, beat it with a hammer at weird angles etc. Finally got the idea to turn the wheel a half turn to expose the thru-bolt hole and use a screwdriver as leverage. Voila!
Then the dreaded bearing. The old bushing is rubber, so it doesnt just slide off. Again, more wiggling and turning to get it off.
Finally got that off, and low and behold, my Astro bearing does NOT fit at all. It does not fit on my steering column. I cant even get it started. Seems like the bearing is too small, although it looks the same size as my old bushing. Very weird. If anything, it would have to be pressed on, but at this funny angle and clearance, good luck with that.
Trying now to wrestle the old bushing back into place....ugh. Hopefully the steering shaft itself will be easy to install.
04-05-2018, 03:28 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Finally had a chance to install this mod today (shaft and bearing). Everyone makes it look easy in the videos, and yes, in theory, it should be easy, but MAN, what a PAIN THE THE ****!!
Unbolting near the power steering pump was easy, as was near the firewall. Sliding off near the PS pump, relatively easy. Sliding it off at the other end, ARGH!!! took me maybe an hour to wiggle it off, beat it with a hammer at weird angles etc. Finally got the idea to turn the wheel a half turn to expose the thru-bolt hole and use a screwdriver as leverage. Voila!
Then the dreaded bearing. The old bushing is rubber, so it doesnt just slide off. Again, more wiggling and turning to get it off.
Finally got that off, and low and behold, my Astro bearing does NOT fit at all. It does not fit on my steering column. I cant even get it started. Seems like the bearing is too small, although it looks the same size as my old bushing. Very weird. If anything, it would have to be pressed on, but at this funny angle and clearance, good luck with that.
Trying now to wrestle the old bushing back into place....ugh. Hopefully the steering shaft itself will be easy to install.
Unbolting near the power steering pump was easy, as was near the firewall. Sliding off near the PS pump, relatively easy. Sliding it off at the other end, ARGH!!! took me maybe an hour to wiggle it off, beat it with a hammer at weird angles etc. Finally got the idea to turn the wheel a half turn to expose the thru-bolt hole and use a screwdriver as leverage. Voila!
Then the dreaded bearing. The old bushing is rubber, so it doesnt just slide off. Again, more wiggling and turning to get it off.
Finally got that off, and low and behold, my Astro bearing does NOT fit at all. It does not fit on my steering column. I cant even get it started. Seems like the bearing is too small, although it looks the same size as my old bushing. Very weird. If anything, it would have to be pressed on, but at this funny angle and clearance, good luck with that.
Trying now to wrestle the old bushing back into place....ugh. Hopefully the steering shaft itself will be easy to install.
04-05-2018, 03:36 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Nope, bought one from the seller here, the OP of this thread. Looks like a used astro bearing to me.
Just cleaned up the shaft, lubed it, but I cannot even get the bearing on at all, not even straight enough to hammer it on. Oh well
Just cleaned up the shaft, lubed it, but I cannot even get the bearing on at all, not even straight enough to hammer it on. Oh well
04-05-2018, 03:43 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Have you seen this vid on you tube? It was quite helpful when I was installing mine which I got from the wrecking yard. Where in L.A. are you?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...g-bearing.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...g-bearing.html
Last edited by MY87LT; 04-05-2018 at 03:46 PM.
04-08-2018, 02:38 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
Ok everyone who ordered a shaft last week they will all be shipped out first thing tomorrow morning. I got into an accident at work and it put me a little behind but all is good now. I do have three more Astro shafts available.
04-18-2018, 06:36 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
I sent you a pm i would like one of your shafts and bearings
04-23-2018, 03:23 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
pm sent
04-25-2018, 06:10 PM
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Re: Jeep cherokee and Astro van steering shafts
you still have both shafts and what prices are they running with shipping?