heavyjunk
Oh cool I can change this
Yup, put one in my '93 the other day and tightened it right up. Just gotta adjust my box and get an alignment and I'll be set!
XJ Steering Shaft Upgrade (88-94 Trucks) 95+instructions on page 31
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94Sierra4x4
All out OBS.
Just did this mod. Upper portion of shaft did NOT want to go on my steering column (portion coming from firewall) Took a lot of persuasion. Cleaned up everything as best I could before I attempted.
Ended up having to lightly file pretty well everything that was going to come in contact with each other.
I also used different hardware.. none came with the shaft, and factory steering shaft hardware was too large.
Also didn't have to grind a small groove....
HOWEVER.. Just shakin the wheel in the shop, truck off parked, I noticed a massive decline in slop. Success.
Edit: Tighter feel while cornering, less wandering at highway speeds.
Still quite a bit of steering wheel play.
Overall it went from a 3/10 on steering to 6/10.. Which is a welcome improvement anytime, lol
Ended up having to lightly file pretty well everything that was going to come in contact with each other.
I also used different hardware.. none came with the shaft, and factory steering shaft hardware was too large.
Also didn't have to grind a small groove....
HOWEVER.. Just shakin the wheel in the shop, truck off parked, I noticed a massive decline in slop. Success.
Edit: Tighter feel while cornering, less wandering at highway speeds.
Still quite a bit of steering wheel play.
Overall it went from a 3/10 on steering to 6/10.. Which is a welcome improvement anytime, lol
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twomanymontes
car show addict
Finally installed the shaft today, all I can say is DAMN!!!!! I wish I new about this years ago!!!! It almost feels like I have a rack and pinion unit now.
Again, Thank you to whom ever created this mod!!!
Again, Thank you to whom ever created this mod!!!
Tavi
Vehicle enthusiasts
Can I assume the shaft is the same on the k3500?
shelbyt.67
Weirdo
Yes..
Tavi
Vehicle enthusiasts
Thanks. I will be going to the wrecking yard soon then
TylerZ281500
Yukon Ridin High
the plastic does nothing but act as a stop so the shaft doesnt slide, it doesnt absorb any vibrations whatsoever.
tailpipe51
Suburbanholic
Looks like im heading to the junkyard soon!
92k1500chevy
Newbie
I think I've still got two left in the garage, will have to check and get a few pics up if anyone is interested.
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