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Re: [GMCnet] lower steering shaft complete new replacement [message #265774 is a reply to message #265731] Mon, 10 November 2014 11:00 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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KB wrote on Sun, 09 November 2014 12:05
Ken Burton wrote on Sun, 09 November 2014 09:34
Yes, I realized that but I just wanted to throw that option into the mix.

Also I thought someone said that stainless DD shafts were not available from Borgeson. Is this what we are looking for?

http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/catalog/Stainless_Steel_Steering_Shafts-orderby_0-p-1-c-20.html

http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/catalog/Polished_Stainless_Steel_Steering_Shafts-orderby_0-p-1-c-21.html



the 3/4" inner DD shaft is available in stainless, but the outer sleeve of the telescoping shaft is only available in steel, as far as I can tell.
Personally, I'd just get the regular DD shaft and coat it with anti-sieze as you suggested earlier. But, I'm still concerned about the angles involved, so
not 100% sure this is a prime time solution. It obviously works in Jim F's coach though, so who knows.

Karen
1975 26'



I think the outer doesn't matter. you can paint the outside and the inside will be coated in grease.
The DD is what I would want Stainless anyway so it doesn't rust and tear up the seal


Keith Vasilakes
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