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Re: [GMCnet] lower steering shaft complete new replacement [message #265336 is a reply to message #265330] Mon, 03 November 2014 01:04 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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Thanks Kerry for the explanation. Now I understand.

1. I see on their web site that the maximum angle on their u-joint is 35 degrees. After that you need a double u-joint. I'm wondering what the angle is on our upper joint.

2. Also they are offering polished shafts. I'm wondering if polishing is something for functionality or strictly for show.

3. When trimming the shafts do you trim the double d ends or the splined ends going into the u-joints?

4. Does the double D connection get lubricated (greased)?

5. Is there some indexing done between the u-joint and the splined shafts of the steering column and the of the steering box? Those splined shafts currently are hollowed out and the clamp bolt only goes in with the collar indexed correctly.

Lots of dumb questions.


Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

[Updated on: Mon, 03 November 2014 01:05]

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