Shaft between steering column and steering box?
01-30-2011, 09:30 PM
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird
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Shaft between steering column and steering box?
What is the tech name of it? I need a replacement and could not find one on Autozones site. Are these still available or is a yard replacement the way to go?
01-30-2011, 10:05 PM
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Re: Shaft between steering column and steering box?
Lower steering shaft
I doubt you'll find a new replacement but you never know. A junkyard replacement is more likely.
Why does it need replacing? The shaft itself shouldn't wear out. The rag joint could be easily replaced.
If you do a search, you can find a thread on using the lower steering shaft from an Astro van that should be an almost direct swap plus gives you real u-joints.
I doubt you'll find a new replacement but you never know. A junkyard replacement is more likely.
Why does it need replacing? The shaft itself shouldn't wear out. The rag joint could be easily replaced.
If you do a search, you can find a thread on using the lower steering shaft from an Astro van that should be an almost direct swap plus gives you real u-joints.
01-30-2011, 11:35 PM
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Re: Shaft between steering column and steering box?
Another name is Intermediate Shaft. I found a New one on Ebay, but it was EXPENSIVE. I think i paid over $100 for it. I should have just replaced the Rag Joint, but I didn't know any better.
02-01-2011, 06:23 PM
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Re: Shaft between steering column and steering box?
02-01-2011, 09:01 PM
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Re: Shaft between steering column and steering box?
yup, that's it
02-03-2011, 07:35 PM
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Re: Shaft between steering column and steering box?
auto zone calls it a steering coupling, but you will need (4) 5/16-24 lock nuts and (4) 5/16-24 1 1/2 bolts
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