Best Steering Shaft

[Russell Carpenter]

Hello, I am new to the group and I am looking for information on Upgrading my steering shaft. I have a 1999, K3500, GMC, with a 454. I am wanting to upgrade my steering shaft can anyone tell what is best to go with. I have replaced the steering gear box and the front end is tight. I have narrowed it down to the steering shaft but I don't want to go back with stock I want to upgrade it. Any help is appreciated.

 

[RichLo]

For the price, OEM shaft with a Flaming River u-joint is the best budget option (rag joint eliminator). Otherwise Flaming River also make whole shafts if you want something shiny.

I have the flaming river u-joint with OEM shaft in both my 97 k3500 dually and 93 k1500. That is in my top-10 first things to do to these trucks.

 

[SNCTMPL]

You might want to look at Cunningham Machine.

 

[Russell Carpenter]

For the price, OEM shaft with a Flaming River u-joint is the best budget option (rag joint eliminator). Otherwise Flaming River also make whole shafts if you want something shiny.

I have the flaming river u-joint with OEM shaft in both my 97 k3500 dually and 93 k1500. That is in my top-10 first things to do to these trucks.

Flaming river isn't showing on for my truck or even for an old one.

 

[Russell Carpenter]

You might want to look at Cunningham Machine.

Thank you

 

[A97obs]

You might want to look at Cunningham Machine.

I just did the Cunningham shaft its a quality piece for sure !! No qualms yet. Although not a deal breaker but I feel like or wish they would revise the
“Allen” set screw that locks the shaft to the gear box , for a Grade 8 hex head bolt mainly for the ease of nerves lol…
Anything “Allen” sucks ‘ But I agree Cunningham for the win!!!
They also make really good door bushings and pins !