[MI] Steering shaft upgrade
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Carb'd
Transmission: 5 Speed
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Steering shaft upgrade
Got a bunch of GM steering shafts from Astro vans. All modified to bolt up to your f-body to replace the stock steering shaft.
If your interested let me know, all are painted black.
$70 shipped
If your interested let me know, all are painted black.
$70 shipped
Last edited by DarrensCamaro; Jan 16, 2013 at 07:20 AM.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
It eliminates the rag joint takes the slop and play out of the steering wheel. Very popular mod.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ing-shaft.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ing-shaft.html
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From: Miami, FL
Car: 1988 IROC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Isn't there an issue with steering wheel alignment with these? I may be wrong but I remember reading some threads a while back that debated whether these wound up with the wheel 90 degrees off. If you can provide information clearing that up I'm interested in one. Thanks.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Carb'd
Transmission: 5 Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Isn't there an issue with steering wheel alignment with these? I may be wrong but I remember reading some threads a while back that debated whether these wound up with the wheel 90 degrees off. If you can provide information clearing that up I'm interested in one. Thanks.
Last edited by DarrensCamaro; Jan 12, 2013 at 11:53 AM.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
I also do have one with the isolator as well...
Ready to go, have them posted other places as well shipping fast...
Prepped, primed and painted. Boxed up, ready to go.
Ready to go, have them posted other places as well shipping fast...
Prepped, primed and painted. Boxed up, ready to go.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Carb'd
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
The one with the isolator is now sold, I have a few shafts left ready to go, and could go pull more if anyone is interested. I can get more with the isolator if those are more in demand.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Got a few shafts on the shelf still, also have another one with a rubber isolator in it, please let me know!
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Just installed one of these on my buddies car, big improvements! Who needs one?
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
bump
Got some primed and painted ready to ship, have a few more on the shelf to be modified so if you want one let me know!
I do have one with the isolator in it if that interests you!
Got some primed and painted ready to ship, have a few more on the shelf to be modified so if you want one let me know!
I do have one with the isolator in it if that interests you!
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From: Port Orchard,WA
Car: 89 Camaro RS
Engine: 355 SD TPI
Transmission: WCT5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 Posi
Re: Steering shaft upgrade
So now what's the benefit of running the isolator instead of the straight shaft? I want to eliminate all possible slop from my steering and I have had plenty of troy le with my rag joints in the past
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
I have not personally installed or driven a car with the isolator yet, I would assume its not much difference just a preference. I can tell you with the regular shaft I was very pleased with the feel of the steering wheel and slop was eliminated for sure. I have some of each if interested let me know!
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Bump, I have one left with the rubber isolator and I have some regular ones ready to go as well, painted and boxed up!
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Yes i have a few available.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
To be honest I am not 100% sure, as I have not installed one with a isolator on my car yet. I have been told it reduces noise and vibrations. Although I didnt notice noise and vibrations with my GM one...
Right now the one with the isolator that I have is spoken for, I can see if I can get more but I do have other GM ones ready to go.
PM coming.
Right now the one with the isolator that I have is spoken for, I can see if I can get more but I do have other GM ones ready to go.
PM coming.
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
I have 2 left as of right now, if anyone else wants one let me know. I have this weekend off and I can go get more if there is the interest. Shoot me a PM or speak up in here!
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From: Detroit Mi
Car: 86 Z
Engine: 400 sbc
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Got mine in the mail today. Finish is great, clean grease and zero plan. Great rebuild, highly recommended!
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Got mine today as well. Very impressed with the quality. Definitely worth purchasing.
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Just getting around to installing the shaft... real solid piece! I'm having trouble getting the steering wheel to be dead center. When I compare the old to new shaft, when the gearbox side has the flat part on the bottom the old shaft would be 90 degrees at the steering column. The new shaft would have the steering column part be up straight up and down. I'll try to get pictures tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
Just getting around to installing the shaft... real solid piece! I'm having trouble getting the steering wheel to be dead center. When I compare the old to new shaft, when the gearbox side has the flat part on the bottom the old shaft would be 90 degrees at the steering column. The new shaft would have the steering column part be up straight up and down. I'll try to get pictures tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Been away from the site for a bit but I do have 4 shafts modified, painted and ready to go if any one is interested in them. I will also be making a trip this weekend to get some more.
Thanks
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
If anyone is still looking I have a few on the shelf ready to go if interested.
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
would this work for a 82 z28.. i got some play in my steering..
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Hmmm replacing the shaft itself wouldn't reduce play unless yours was bent or something. Replacing the rag joint (the piece that couples the shaft to the steering box) with a solid ujoint for example would make the steering more responsive. If your rag joint had play in the first place then it will obviously make a bigger effect.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Hmmm replacing the shaft itself wouldn't reduce play unless yours was bent or something. Replacing the rag joint (the piece that couples the shaft to the steering box) with a solid ujoint for example would make the steering more responsive. If your rag joint had play in the first place then it will obviously make a bigger effect. Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
What's your trick for getting the shaft out of the van? I have it off the steering wheel side and the bolt off the input shaft on the steering box... Tried to pry it open with a hammer and chisel. Had to give up as the yard was closing and it was a blizzard.
Its one with an isolator.
Its one with an isolator.
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From: Warren MI
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Re: Steering shaft upgrade
What's your trick for getting the shaft out of the van? I have it off the steering wheel side and the bolt off the input shaft on the steering box... Tried to pry it open with a hammer and chisel. Had to give up as the yard was closing and it was a blizzard.
Its one with an isolator.
Its one with an isolator.
TTT
I have some painted, greased and boxed up ready to be shipped out immediately in anyone is in need. I also just installed one in my new 1992 camaro this past week!