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Re: [GMCnet] lower steering shaft complete new replacement [message #265367 is a reply to message #265352] Mon, 03 November 2014 14:40 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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G'day,

I am NOT poo pooing this idea, however, before everyone runs off and buys these parts keep in mind that the under hood area of a GMC
is drowned in water when it rains and the telescoping shaft is NOT available in SS. I had a quick chat with Gil Evans at Borgeson
and he advised that the telescoping shaft is drawn and that he doubted that the manufacturer would even consider making it in SS.

To prevent the outer from rusting the outer slip shaft could be painted / plated but the inner shaft could only be greased as it is
a precise fit in the ID of the outer tube.

I have revised the info below to include the steel and SS parts.

014349 steering column u-joint $79.71
114349 SS steering column u-joint $92.60
015240 steering box u-joint $79.71
115240 SS steering box u-joint $92.60
450024 telescoping shaft $78.92 - NOT AVAILABLE in SS
Total: Steel: $238.04 SS: $264.12

OEM lower steering column from Dave Lenzi: $290

http://www.bdub.net/lenzi/index.html#Steering_Shaft

Rebuilt CV joint from JimK: $140

http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/782

Total: $430

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
 
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