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Old 08-31-2017 | 07:17 PM
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Steering shaft rubbing on headers

Hey guys is there any way to modify the steering shaft or a different one that won't rub, it makes driving the car annoying, thanks?
Old 08-31-2017 | 09:36 PM
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Re: Steering shaft rubbing on headers

I believe sometimes you can move the shaft to the side a bit by loosening the flange that positions the steering column on the firewall. Also remember a solution from many years ago that involved punching out the sheer pin in the upper u-joint on the shaft, allowing the shaft to be slid out slightly and lengthening it.p for more offset. Finally, a minor "ding" on the interfering header primary may be enough.
Old 09-08-2017 | 07:46 PM
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Re: Steering shaft rubbing on headers

Thanks Injuneer, will the LS1 steering shaft work as well?
Old 09-08-2017 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Steering shaft rubbing on headers

I have no idea on that one.

This thread indicates it makes more room.

http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread...aft-*Write-Up*

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Old 09-08-2017 | 08:18 PM
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Re: Steering shaft rubbing on headers

I believe the LS1 shaft installed as is will cause the steering wheel to be clocked wrong. IIRC, the fix is to decouple where it is splined and re-clock it.
Old 09-13-2017 | 07:09 PM
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Re: Steering shaft rubbing on headers

Thanks guys I will try the LS1 intermediate shaft.




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