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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Steering coupling joint (rag joint)

Where can I find a new steering coupling joint, (I think people call them rag joints) for my 83 trans am? I think I need a new one, but am
unable to find it anywhere. I'm not talking about the rubber disc itself, but the metal thing that goes around the disc. This is for sloppy
steering. Please help me out cause I only have 15 more days that I can drive the car until next summer, and I haven't driven it all summer.
Thanks a lot!!
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
I tried to replace mine a while back & found out no one makes a reman or ?.the only fix is a GM replcement steering shaft.GM makes these as non serviceable items.So the entire shaft has to be replaced
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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This thread has lots of info.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
Yea i went that route also with the help line universal replcement,but i didnt like it.SO heres what i did instead.Made my own,better i think.Now im trying to find somebody to help me manufacture this.

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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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where did you get that from? i like the way it eliminates the upper joint.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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The parts are from 3 different cars.Found most at the junk yard.I made it myself at home in the garage.
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