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Astro
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The Nth Steering thread for 96 Z71's.
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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.
Jan 15, 2023
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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...
Jan 15, 2023
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Ah, good point and thanks for your reply. I will try this tomorrow. Maybe I can have my wifey help me do this.
Jan 15, 2023
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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...
Jan 15, 2023
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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...
Jan 15, 2023
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Question about torquing the heads.
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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...
Jan 15, 2023
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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...
Jan 15, 2023
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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...
Jan 15, 2023
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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...
Jan 15, 2023
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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...
Jan 7, 2023
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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...
Jan 7, 2023
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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...
Jan 5, 2023
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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!
Jan 5, 2023
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just use head studs instead
Jan 5, 2023
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How did you discover you overstretched them?
Jan 5, 2023
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