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Astro replied to the thread The Nth Steering thread for 96 Z71's..Man thanks so much. I will do just that. I'll see where the slop is coming from before checking into the info you provided. -
Have someone turn the wheel while you watch the steering shaft and pitman arm. See if they’re moving in tandem or if there’s a delay...
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Astro replied to the thread How to adjust the steering box.Ah, good point and thanks for your reply. I will try this tomorrow. Maybe I can have my wifey help me do this.
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With the engine idling, grab the steering shaft under the hood and twist it back and forth. Observe where there is input, but no...
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Hey all, adding to the plethura of threads revolving around this. I just replaced the following on my 96 Sierra because they were shot...
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Astro replied to the thread Question about torquing the heads..Guys thanks for all your posts. They were all very helpful in giving me a broad understanding of what I'm doing here. In the end, I...
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Quinn is Harbor Freight's better brand. They're fairly nice. Torque wrench cycling is important for cleaning off any small corrosion or...
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What is a "quinn" torque wrench? Most any torque wrench needs to be cycled a couple of times before actual use. Removes excess...
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Astro replied to the thread How to adjust the steering box.Hey all, adding to this as well, 9 yrs later. I just replaced the following on my 96 z71 because they were shot: 1)Idler 2)all tie rods...
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Astro replied to the thread Question about torquing the heads..Yeah agreed. I had to do the drivers side head twice with a new set of bolts because I rushed through and messed it up. Made it a point...
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Kinda like L31 explained it, You're pulling on the torque wrench easing up to the specified angle, you can feel the effort required...
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It feels like you are twisting rubber. Goes from the constant torque increase feel to a a liquid feel where you are turning but its not...
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Astro replied to the thread Question about torquing the heads..I see, basically almost as if you stripped it. I haven't felt that yet praise God. Man we need to get them old bolts back!
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just use head studs instead
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Astro replied to the thread Question about torquing the heads..How did you discover you overstretched them?
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