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  1. richingalveston

    M1009: Steering shaft replacement?

    it Is an expensive shaft to screw up, it takes two minutes to make the cuts and then re-install the shaft once all the parts are in the truck get it all in the truck before you cut it. Otherwise it is a guessing game
  2. richingalveston

    M1009: Steering shaft replacement?

    is column in truck? saw pics with it out. If so install both ends with the shaft separated so you can lay them side by side and mark them. You cut them so that there is 4 to 6 inches of collapsibility. you can judge how much to make it collapse by measuring how much your old one collapses. make...
  3. richingalveston

    M1009: Steering shaft replacement?

    I have a tilt from 87 burb, went fine. I had to tap it on at the column end and remove the set screws completely until installed. there is a hole In the column end, one set screw goes thought the hole if I remember correctly. you have to trim both shaft sections to get the proper collapse...
  4. richingalveston

    M1009: Steering shaft replacement?

    http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/product.php?productid=1449&cat=34&page=1 you need to cut the two shaft sections correctly in order to get the proper fit. It is supposed to collapse on impact so the steering wheel does not kill you. It is not a direct bolt in part, does have to be fit but can be...
  5. richingalveston

    M1009: Steering shaft replacement?

    they only last a few years in good condition with no slop, They last forever with all the slop. most of the time the steering slop is in the rag joint and not the box get a non rag joint and you will know the difference.
  6. richingalveston

    M1009: Steering shaft replacement?

    save yourself time later, and get better steering. purchase a bourgeson steering shaft. replacement. It has all u joints, no rag joint. much better and last longer.
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