RETRO-Mod: Jeep intermediate steering shaft

[RetroC10Sport]

 

[VAL]

Welded Shaft.

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[RetroC10Sport]

Looks good!

 

[VAL]

If the rubber bushing in there is for vibration, just like a rag joint, I guess all the shafts will develop the slop eventually. Or maybe it was just mine because I have them oversized/wide ass tires. Anyways, a couple of good welds and all is good. I'm thinking I want to do the crossover steering thing with hydraulic assist, the get another shaft, see if it holds up longer.

 

[rustedbucket]

Will this mod work in my 1996 K1500? Also, I heard that another cause of slop could be the steering box??? Is it possible to put a ZQ8 box in this truck to get tighter steering. If so, What would be the best vehicle(s) to pull o0ne of these boxes out of? Thanks

 

[RetroC10Sport]

I'd have to see the end of the steering column on a 1996. I have one in my 1989 Sierra and plan to install a ZQ8 box, I think I'll get a remanned one though as they are only $150 or so. 1990-94 were the only years the ZQ8 was offered, as I recall.

 

[MrMarty51]

Marty keeps saying shaft

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I got the shaft, 89 just sent Me a shaft and I got it from the UPS yesterady. woohoooooooo

I'd have to see the end of the steering column on a 1996. I have one in my 1989 Sierra and plan to install a ZQ8 box, I think I'll get a remanned one though as they are only $150 or so. 1990-94 were the only years the ZQ8 was offered, as I recall.

Is this box something special or did all the 90-94s come with it ???

I will get some pics of My new shaft tomorrow. Thank You, Thank You, 89. I will try and repay the favor sometime, somehow.

 

[RetroC10Sport]

The 1990-94 ZQ8 boxes were a lower ratio, less turns lock to lock.

 

[MrMarty51]

The 1990-94 ZQ8 boxes were a lower ratio, less turns lock to lock.

DDANGIT, I replaced the steering box on My 93 a while back, did`nt know about this orI`da done gone and put one in there.

 

[89Suburban]

I got the shaft, 89 just sent Me a shaft and I got it from the UPS yesterady. woohoooooooo


Is this box something special or did all the 90-94s come with it ???

I will get some pics of My new shaft tomorrow. Thank You, Thank You, 89. I will try and repay the favor sometime, somehow.

Did you play with it all night?

 

[89Suburban]

My RTV sealant took a **** and the shaft got all sloppy on the slip joint, so I tack welded the joint last night, fuckit. Feels like a go-cart now, love it. And if some ******** decides to hit me head on, bring it on bitches, finish me off and good luck trying.

 

[VAL]

My RTV sealant took a **** and the shaft got all sloppy on the slip joint, so I tack welded the joint last night, fuckit. Feels like a go-cart now, love it. And if some ******** decides to hit me head on, bring it on bitches, finish me off and good luck trying.

 

[HotRodPC]

My RTV sealant took a **** and the shaft got all sloppy on the slip joint, so I tack welded the joint last night, fuckit. Feels like a go-cart now, love it. And if some ******** decides to hit me head on, bring it on bitches, finish me off and good luck trying.

Have you tried to drill into one of these shafts? I think I'd try to drill a hole thru both pieces, then use a long aluminum rivet and rivet the 2 pieces together. That aluminum rivet will break away very easy.

 

[foamypirate]

Have you tried to drill into one of these shafts? I think I'd try to drill a hole thru both pieces, then use a long aluminum rivet and rivet the 2 pieces together. That aluminum rivet will break away very easy.

Shoot, even a long enough roll pin would do the trick and shear pretty easily.

 

[VAL]

My RTV sealant took a **** and the shaft got all sloppy on the slip joint, so I tack welded the joint last night, fuckit. Feels like a go-cart now, love it. And if some ******** decides to hit me head on, bring it on bitches, finish me off and good luck trying.

Hey 89, check out what this guy did to his shaft. He welded a plate on, drilled some holes, tapped them and put 4 bolts to hold the two pieces together.

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