XJ Steering Shaft Upgrade (88-94 Trucks) 95+instructions on page 31

[thunderstruck]

For 95+ trucks a 94-02 Dodge Ram lower steering shaft is supposedly a direct replacement for the Chevy lower shaft

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Anybody try this method yet? This looks like a better, easier and possibly cheaper solution than the flaming river u-joint I've done before. The dorman shaft is only $75 on RockAuto.

 

[Cokeman95]

Anybody try this method yet? This looks like a better, easier and possibly cheaper solution than the flaming river u-joint I've done before. The dorman shaft is only $75 on RockAuto.

Several guys swear by it in one of the truck groups on FB. No personal experience. It's on my list of things to try but I haven't gotten to it. There's a guy making complete new shafts with the Chevy top and Dodge lower around somewhere.

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[BOTTLEDZ28]

I'm desperate for new steering shaft in m 98 2 dr. Im going to look into this EVO you guys speak of. Hope it doesnt affect me using or making another shaft.

If anyone knows of a member here who is making shafts for the 95+ trucks then please let me know

 

[Cokeman95]

I'm desperate for new steering shaft in m 98 2 dr. Im going to look into this EVO you guys speak of. Hope it doesnt affect me using or making another shaft.

If anyone knows of a member here who is making shafts for the 95+ trucks then please let me know

Derek Michael in the GM OBS Crew Cab group on Facebook makes new steering shafts for 95+. I think he charges around $125 but I could be wrong.

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[BOTTLEDZ28]

Derek Michael in the GM OBS Crew Cab group on Facebook makes new steering shafts for 95+. I think he charges around $125 but I could be wrong.

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no luck finding him. I think I will do the Borgeson shaft and modify it to fit my 98.

 

[sewlow]

Delete that #$%#$&^$%@$@#! POS EVO.

 

[BOTTLEDZ28]

Delete that #$%#$&^$%@$@#! POS EVO.

I assume my 98 Tahoe has this EVO. I never paid any attention to it. Truck steers just fine with 33s on it. Why do so many hate on it?

 

[df2x4]

I assume my 98 Tahoe has this EVO. I never paid any attention to it. Truck steers just fine with 33s on it. Why do so many hate on it?

It has a tendency to go out, either the sensor on the column or the valve itself on the pump. I think that's why most people don't like it. I still have it intact on both of my '97s and don't mind it, but I have had to replace the column sensor multiple times on each truck.

 

[BOTTLEDZ28]

It has a tendency to go out, either the sensor on the column or the valve itself on the pump. I think that's why most people don't like it. I still have it intact on both of my '97s and don't mind it, but I have had to replace the column sensor multiple times on each truck.

What are the symptoms of it going out? The issue I experience once in a while is a slight drop in rpm when turning my wheels from a dead stop but then again, Im trying to turn 305 sized tires.

 

[df2x4]

What are the symptoms of it going out? The issue I experience once in a while is a slight drop in rpm when turning my wheels from a dead stop but then again, Im trying to turn 305 sized tires.

Either intermittent or constant over-boosting of the power steering at speed. You'll really feel it on the highway. Feels like the wheel turns way too easily.