That’s my biggest problem with my 97, I drive 30 minutes one way to work and a good 25 minutes of that is in a 55 zone. The truck does what I call “wandering” and I have to constantly correct the steering going left and right.
“Lookin fer a hole” was best info in this video. However, it’s preferred as a tutorial, to tell us what size tools and all tools needed. I do appreciate the video, as I’m about to do this on my 97 GMC. Thank you.
I just replaced my rag joint in my 1990 SS454. You dont have to replace the entire shaft and BTW there are 2 rag joints available and I had to use the smaller of the 2. Tightened up my steering real nice
I have 1992 4x4 k1500. When it is just sitting there is now play in the steering wheel. When I start driving it floats or I we called it boating. How do you diagnose that.
@@TangoCharlieAlpha I'm aware of the videos and this conversion or option. I have a 98 C1500 and the U-Joint shaft from a Jeep Cherokee installed now. The clocking is incorrect. I should mention that this mod for me was a quick fix out of desperation and necessity, not something well planned and researched. After installing a new complete steering kit and still having issues, the steering box and rag joint are the only things remaining that are causing my specific issues. Now that the U-Joint is installed, I can feel a slight binding of the steering wheel as the U-Joint changes position at either side of the 12 o'clock as it sits now. As a result of my experiences, I will be rebuilding the steering box myself and I will be installing a new rag joint coupler.
Will that part in your video description work for a 1994? Sorry if its a dumb question, new to cars and my grandfather just bought a 1994 silverado and this seems like a good project to do for him since the steering has a ton of slop. Thanks!
Did you have a problem getting the spline shaft screw through? I had to open the splined part with a flat head because it wouldnt slide on the bottom shaft. Got it to finally slide but now my problem is I can't get the bolt to mate to the other side even while going through the key way. It's like the key way pushes it too far out for the bolt to thread through the other side. 😤😡🤬
Are those the new steel-toe flip-flops? Thank you for the video. My steering just got loose but it came after a 2” body lift. I’m trying to find a forum to see if the loose steering has anything to do with the 2” extension rod that came with the lift. I think it’s exactly what you are doing. Or maybe I was so used to the crapy steering and I never noticed it. I hate to blame the mechanic, he’s definitely trustworthy.... hmmm. I already charged tires and rims, got a wheel alignment, and still sucks. They can’t figure it out. Tie rods, joints and pitman arms were replaced by a 4” suspension lift. Everything is practically new, except what you are pointing out. They can’t figure it out, so, it would be great if you got the answer. I’ll let you know. Thanks again.
@@DrivenbyGears ... I don’t know if he did, but I doubt it. I’ll order the steering shaft and replace it myself. I already have about a dozen parts to install anyway, a few more won’t kill me. I just don’t know which brand to get.
Did anyone have a hell of a time getting the top of the shaft (the rectangular bit) into the housing? Because holy hell this is a struggle haha I’m gonna try sanding it down and I’ll give an update
@@MrDigitalExile so then junkyard find it is or can I find it new? Amazon gives me a ujoint one that fits it just don't want to get it and then for some reason it does.
hey there - saw your comment from 6 months back. I think you're onto something, do you have more details? I changed my tierods which helped a lot, and then replaced the rag joint which maybe helped a little but there is still some degree of slop.
Best tip ever: A way to never forget the name of the RAG JOINT, think of the steering shaft as a prosthetic leg of a woman. At the end of the shaft where it looks like a thigh, a rag is usually associated with it. “She’s on the rag!” The phrase “on the rag” is a slang term for menstruation. 1 This phrase likely originated sometime during the late 19th century. When a woman was menstruating, she was “on the rag” or “riding the rag,” phrases that literally described the way most women up until then managed their menstruation.
Thanks for this video 3 years later it’s still saving peoples days 👍🏾
That’s my biggest problem with my 97, I drive 30 minutes one way to work and a good 25 minutes of that is in a 55 zone. The truck does what I call “wandering” and I have to constantly correct the steering going left and right.
Same here
Lmao I’m wandering all over the road in my 94 gmc
I'm having the same problem.
🤣🤣 mines everywhere I go everyone probably thinks I'm drunk
Did you find the solution for it? I have the same problem!
“Lookin fer a hole” was best info in this video. However, it’s preferred as a tutorial, to tell us what size tools and all tools needed. I do appreciate the video, as I’m about to do this on my 97 GMC. Thank you.
I just replaced my rag joint in my 1990 SS454. You dont have to replace the entire shaft and BTW there are 2 rag joints available and I had to use the smaller of the 2. Tightened up my steering real nice
i like the fact that you showed your mistakes so no one has to learn the hard way ! way to go
We all make mistakes brother.having the same issue in 97 OBS so very helpful. Thanks J👍
Ty
Wait tell see what happen
Great video, thanks! Wish I saw this first, just replaced every bearing and bushing downstream of the steering box!
I feel your pain... so did i
@@DrivenbyGears can I please get the name of what you replaced on yours ?
Mine is a 1997 Chevy obs .
Thank you .
Thank you for the information, now I can fix the slop on my 2 door Tahoe.
Hope it helps
I nicked my shaft once...it was weeks before I could put it in and out
Man I really appreciate that. I'm ordering mine right now! Much love brotha.
Np
Very nice! I have a 95 yukon with the same problem thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
How does everyone get the bolt in on that lower knuckle that connects to the box. Mine won't thread in it's a pain
Hey I have a 1993 gmc seirra c1500. I have the same exact problem. Will this be the same for for my truck.
I have 1992 4x4 k1500. When it is just sitting there is now play in the steering wheel. When I start driving it floats or I we called it boating. How do you diagnose that.
You can use a Jeep shaft and just replace the Chevy unit with the rag joint, for one that has a u-joint instead. I plan on doing that for my 97 C1500.
If you do that, the steering wheel won't be clocked at 12. The 12 is repositioned to the left at 8 o'clock with the wheels pointed straight.
@@YTInnovativeSolution I'm pretty sure that's inaccurate. There are even videos on YT about the conversion.
@@TangoCharlieAlpha I'm aware of the videos and this conversion or option. I have a 98 C1500 and the U-Joint shaft from a Jeep Cherokee installed now. The clocking is incorrect. I should mention that this mod for me was a quick fix out of desperation and necessity, not something well planned and researched. After installing a new complete steering kit and still having issues, the steering box and rag joint are the only things remaining that are causing my specific issues. Now that the U-Joint is installed, I can feel a slight binding of the steering wheel as the U-Joint changes position at either side of the 12 o'clock as it sits now. As a result of my experiences, I will be rebuilding the steering box myself and I will be installing a new rag joint coupler.
@@YTInnovativeSolutioncorrect that is true but that’s what alignments are for. Duhh
So in your opinion is this what would cause good steering going right but a bunch almost half wheel before I start going right?
Will that part in your video description work for a 1994? Sorry if its a dumb question, new to cars and my grandfather just bought a 1994 silverado and this seems like a good project to do for him since the steering has a ton of slop. Thanks!
I just recently bought a 94 also let me knownif this works, I got alot of play too
Ik it’s late but I can confirm that Pacific drive shaft will not fit 94
Did you have a problem getting the spline shaft screw through? I had to open the splined part with a flat head because it wouldnt slide on the bottom shaft. Got it to finally slide but now my problem is I can't get the bolt to mate to the other side even while going through the key way. It's like the key way pushes it too far out for the bolt to thread through the other side. 😤😡🤬
Are those the new steel-toe flip-flops?
Thank you for the video.
My steering just got loose but it came after a 2” body lift. I’m trying to find a forum to see if the loose steering has anything to do with the 2” extension rod that came with the lift. I think it’s exactly what you are doing. Or maybe I was so used to the crapy steering and I never noticed it. I hate to blame the mechanic, he’s definitely trustworthy.... hmmm. I already charged tires and rims, got a wheel alignment, and still sucks. They can’t figure it out. Tie rods, joints and pitman arms were replaced by a 4” suspension lift. Everything is practically new, except what you are pointing out. They can’t figure it out, so, it would be great if you got the answer. I’ll let you know. Thanks again.
Change the rag joint ?
@@DrivenbyGears ... I don’t know if he did, but I doubt it. I’ll order the steering shaft and replace it myself. I already have about a dozen parts to install anyway, a few more won’t kill me. I just don’t know which brand to get.
There is also a jeep xj joint mod that eliminates the rag.
Thanks for sharing 👍very helpful video.
I replaced it in my 97 suburban replaced all the suspension and all the steering components and still have a little bit of play
Did anyone have a hell of a time getting the top of the shaft (the rectangular bit) into the housing? Because holy hell this is a struggle haha I’m gonna try sanding it down and I’ll give an update
You ever had any issues with brakes? Replaced all including brake booster yet they dont work.
What are they doing?
electric vacuum pump
@@DrivenbyGears go all the way down to the floor, only work if it's all the way down to the metal.
@@cesarcabrera5937 your not getting any vacuum you need a hydro boost or electric vacuum pump
@@clos9902 awesome. Tnks for the help. I'll be replacing that, hopefully thats it.
I like that steering wheel. Can you send me link for steering wheel. Thank you in advance
I got it on ebay.
GREAT VIDEO you helped me out alot
What did you use to extend the shaft? I ordered one and it is completely compressed. Any answers? Thanks
You just pull it apart with hands it slides apart pretty easy.
@@DrivenbyGears i had just got it and i striped a bolt got the new bolt and worked perfectly thank you!!
@@214deleon4 awesome
Can you put the link of the part on amazon
In description box up top
Do you have an airbag light on after switching to the aftermarket steering wheel?
It should, just pull the bulb
How has it held up since you installed it, still good?
Yes
Do you happen to know if this will work on a 92 Chevy K1500? Thanks
Beleive so
Same thing i want to know
@@josgarcia92 I can confirm it doesn't fit a 92. The Jeep Cherokee steering shaft mod is a lot better imo
@@MrDigitalExile so then junkyard find it is or can I find it new? Amazon gives me a ujoint one that fits it just don't want to get it and then for some reason it does.
@@josgarcia92 Go to the junkyard and get an XJ Shaft and follow this Forum post
Will this part work on a 1994 C1500?
I need the link for one that’ll fit a 89 GMC Sierra slx 5.7 2wd single cab shortbed stepside
its the same
@@DrivenbyGears link? I don’t wanna get the wrong one
@@Dixonyass-g8v it's in comments
am i think yk one who thinks this beat goes hard asf 😂
It definitely did when I made it haha
Was you having hard turning
No it was sloppy turning on the interstate she would float
What if I replaced the steering shaft and steering gearbox but still has play?
New tie rods , ballpoint? Have u had someone turn the wheel while your underneath, pitman arms?
Where could I find a set of headers like those at
ebay.us/sxNMPG
I just need to know will this work on a 1993 full size blazer
All the same
@@DrivenbyGears you just save me 130$ thank you so nuch
@@antnee216 just cross check and make sure
@@DrivenbyGears check what please tell me
On the link make sure your vehicle is listed
Can I get the link to order this if someone has it ?
Thank you .
Thanks! Good vid
It's called a rag joint
Nice truck
Will the 95-98 shaft linked to Amazon fit a 92?
Did you ever get an answer on this?
@@caleblipko1891i just ended up buying the steering coupling and it worked. $20 off of Carid
@@HH-kw5sr Could you link me to what you got?
Have you heard or jeep xj hack?
Yes
@@DrivenbyGears why didn’t you do that instead?
Didn't hear about it tell later and the cost
@@DrivenbyGears that’s makes sense. For getting back to me. Appreciate the vids
Thank you
I cant get that plastic cover to go on
yea its a b*&^%.....
ARE U DRIVEN BY TEARS
The problem is in the gearbox
hey there - saw your comment from 6 months back. I think you're onto something, do you have more details? I changed my tierods which helped a lot, and then replaced the rag joint which maybe helped a little but there is still some degree of slop.
Same here, rag joint didn't help mine much either unfortunately... mine is a 97
Best tip ever: A way to never forget the name of the RAG JOINT, think of the steering shaft as a prosthetic leg of a woman. At the end of the shaft where it looks like a thigh, a rag is usually associated with it. “She’s on the rag!”
The phrase “on the rag” is a slang term for menstruation. 1 This phrase likely originated sometime during the late 19th century. When a woman was menstruating, she was “on the rag” or “riding the rag,” phrases that literally described the way most women up until then managed their menstruation.
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