Regarding the steering shaft bearing- I had the same thing with the same new bearing, I found that bending the bearing retainer inwards a bit took care of that, it’s thin metal and that way the bearing sits tight 💪🏼
Fantastic video. Great information on the front suspension as well as editing. I've been trying to figure out the best way to spruce up my wheel wells and your procedure nailed it.I'm also digging the shirts. Keep up the great work!
Looking good, I finally took my 83 LQ9 swap for its first maiden voyage, WOW! the power difference was amazing, I was grinning like a school kid. I realized this is going to be a hell of a lot of fun, I've never owned a car this "mad" before. Your videos amongst others was a lot of the driving force (pun intended) I thank you.
We need another trans am video! Or a combination since it sounds like you did heads and a cam on the Tahoe and the trans am? Lol we need a heads and cam video.
Love the T/A content! Really helps motivate me to work on my'89 GTA. The entire car is stripped down, on Jack stands. Now would be a good time to do the Astro van bushing swap. Why didn't it work on yours? Makes me hesitant about doing it on mine. Keep up all the great work!
@@lsxmatt DUDE I AM A MUSTANG GUY BUT I HAVE ONE GM IN MY 9 CAR COLLECTION AND IT'S MY FAVORITE LOL ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOL MY 92 ANNIVERSARY CAMERO Z28 MEDIUM QUASAR METALLIC BLUE T TOPS LEATHER LOADED LOL I KNOW GUY'S 235HP IS NOTHING TODAY BUT YOU CAN'T BEAT THE LOOKS OF MY Z28 AND THAT'S SAYING A LOT WHEN I HAVE 4 SHELBY CAR'S 2 SUPER SNAKES A TERMINATOR AND MY 93 COBRA AND OTHERS BUT MY HEART IS WITH MY Z28 THAT I ORDERED NEW ALMOST 30 YEARS AGO AND TODAY WITH 19 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES AND GOING STRONG.
Great job on this, I actually kept my stock front springs when I did my struts for the same reason...I hate the front jacked way up high on new front springs and not knowing if they will settle. I did have to replace the rear springs because they were shot but the fronts were still good. I look forward to more Trans am videos, its really coming together.
Have you seen the GM lower control arm tool that mounts on a jack to install the springs? I took it home from work way back in NY when I did mine. It was also for the S10. You would raise up the arm and put the bolts in the pivot after.
I like those hubs on the front spindles, instead of the integrated rotor/hub thing these cars have stock. Do you have another video where you install them?
i used a jeep cherokee steering shaft bearing and it worked perfect for me. The shaft had play, a little less then yours, but the steering felt a whole lot better. A lot less play in the actual steering. Maybe 1/8" play in the steering wheel.
Once you had them out and took the old bushings out, you could have treated the upper suspension arms with phosphoric acid to get rid of the rust, and paint them.
Hi, I just changed the bearing for the steering on my 3 gen firebird and experienced the same slopp. Ended up just tapping the tube abit on the end so it would sit abit more snugg and that solved the slopp. Quite a different drive afterwards. Annoying that it is like that, but i guess that is just how it is sometimes with aftermarket. Following from Norway, keep up the good work! - George
Great video as always!! I know what you mean about the coil springs i replace my about a year ago on my 92 Z28 . The front aren't to bad they look about stock ride high but the rear are a little high and I'm sure thats why the ride of the car is a bit stiff. I've been looking for some used rear spring but no luck so far.
I've been watching the videos on the T/A, I have an 1983 myself. What did you do for the radiator and hoses on the LSx swap? If you could point me to part numbers, or the video, I'd appreciate it.
Coming along awesome Matt.i miss my 85 t/a.i did a lot of work to it.but I just didn’t have the time or inside space.so now I’m working on a Harley road king.fixing that up.but nice work tho.👍
seems like alot of flex in the master cylinder assembly, or you where really cranking on it :P maybe add a bracket with an adjusting bolt to put a little preload on the end ( I've seen them on 4th gens before)
When you upgrade engine do ls7 bore size 4.125 re sleeve with forged pistons and rods with crank shaft 3.622 or 4 inches stroke 388 ci rotating assembly or 427
@@lsxmatt yes sir, I get it. I think you make excellent videos. You have a talent for doing this stuff. I say if is not what your heart is into then don’t do it. I enjoy you videos too much, making yourself do something your not into would be like watching a hostage video. I think that you should focus on what your into, then just make videos about that, I always like watching people have fun, because then I have fun. Doesn’t matter if it’s cars or cooling or hunting or whatever, if they enjoy it. Then I enjoy it
Keep Trans-am content coming 🔥🔥🔥🏎
Nice video, music made me feel like I was watching Knight Rider, keep it up, 🤛🏻
A little bit of bearing grease would of helped you ease up the job, control arm " bushings".
Hooray it is coming back together. My IROC hasn't run since last year but is coming on the Hot Rod Power Tour this year with TPI and all.
The tunes for the TA build videos are always on point!!!
The music playing while you're working👍👍
finally more trans am stuff! I'm in the middle of a sniper efi install on my 84
Regarding the steering shaft bearing- I had the same thing with the same new bearing, I found that bending the bearing retainer inwards a bit took care of that, it’s thin metal and that way the bearing sits tight 💪🏼
i feel like you hadn't posted in a bit Matt! good to see something.
U may want to invest in a blasting cabinet, great job on the parts.
He may have spent his blast-cabinet money on those Konis.
I was thinking the same thing, too bad some equipment supplier out there didn't just send him one, he certainly merits it. HINT, HINT.
Also space is an issue in that garage, as he says so anyways🤗
Great to see your progress. I love those 16” formula wheels too
Definitely here the the 3rd gen's!!
cannot tell you how ridiculously hyped i ma for this stuff man. Legit have watched all your stuff in 2 days
Killer music. I love these TA videos ❤
Fantastic video. Great information on the front suspension as well as editing. I've been trying to figure out the best way to spruce up my wheel wells and your procedure nailed it.I'm also digging the shirts. Keep up the great work!
Nice seeing the trans am being worked on, and digging the eighties music tune👍🏻🇨🇦😁
Looking good, I finally took my 83 LQ9 swap for its first maiden voyage, WOW! the power difference was amazing, I was grinning like a school kid. I realized this is going to be a hell of a lot of fun, I've never owned a car this "mad" before. Your videos amongst others was a lot of the driving force (pun intended) I thank you.
Matt you should get a small sandblasting cabinet, will make your life ALOT easier
55 seconds into this video, I'm already cracking up and giving you a complement on another video well done.
We need another trans am video! Or a combination since it sounds like you did heads and a cam on the Tahoe and the trans am? Lol we need a heads and cam video.
On my 3rd gen Camaro I used a bushing off a ASTRO van. Same as steering shift. Made a huge difference
Love the TA videos.
Color matching bushings? Brilliant!
Love the T/A content! Really helps motivate me to work on my'89 GTA. The entire car is stripped down, on Jack stands. Now would be a good time to do the Astro van bushing swap. Why didn't it work on yours? Makes me hesitant about doing it on mine.
Keep up all the great work!
I still have no idea why the bearing didn’t work. I’ll have to try an oem part next.
@@lsxmatt DUDE I AM A MUSTANG GUY BUT I HAVE ONE GM IN MY 9 CAR COLLECTION AND IT'S MY FAVORITE LOL ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOL MY 92 ANNIVERSARY CAMERO Z28 MEDIUM QUASAR METALLIC BLUE T TOPS LEATHER LOADED LOL I KNOW GUY'S 235HP IS NOTHING TODAY BUT YOU CAN'T BEAT THE LOOKS OF MY Z28 AND THAT'S SAYING A LOT WHEN I HAVE 4 SHELBY CAR'S 2 SUPER SNAKES A TERMINATOR AND MY 93 COBRA AND OTHERS BUT MY HEART IS WITH MY Z28 THAT I ORDERED NEW ALMOST 30 YEARS AGO AND TODAY WITH 19 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES AND GOING STRONG.
I did it on mine, but I have a whole shaft change with it I did. And it's super tight and hella clean. I think you got a bad bearing mate.
Great job on this, I actually kept my stock front springs when I did my struts for the same reason...I hate the front jacked way up high on new front springs and not knowing if they will settle. I did have to replace the rear springs because they were shot but the fronts were still good. I look forward to more Trans am videos, its really coming together.
Nice classic rock shirts! Love the builds man!
Have you seen the GM lower control arm tool that mounts on a jack to install the springs? I took it home from work way back in NY when I did mine. It was also for the S10. You would raise up the arm and put the bolts in the pivot after.
Love your videos cuz you do real life stuff
What's happening with the build thread on the trans am? It's been awhile since any type of post.
Gonna finish it over the winter. Next couple videos will be finishing up the Tahoe, then it will be just trans am until its running.
@@lsxmatt looking forward to it, looking for inspiration for my '88 GTA and lq9. If you want to help I'll welcome it, lol
Thank you for the top tier content Third gen Jesus 👍
Even though I own a fox body. I love the third gen trans am. Keep up the great content.
You need a small sandblast cabinet from HF. Would've made quick work of those control arms. Reasonably priced too.
Damn Im at work see you in a bit 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I like those hubs on the front spindles, instead of the integrated rotor/hub thing these cars have stock. Do you have another video where you install them?
Yea here it is: th-cam.com/video/zDsRB-r4oJA/w-d-xo.html
When I put a LS1 in an 86 Trans Am I did the same thing. I kept the stock original springs so it didn't sit up so high with the less the weight
i used a jeep cherokee steering shaft bearing and it worked perfect for me. The shaft had play, a little less then yours, but the steering felt a whole lot better. A lot less play in the actual steering. Maybe 1/8" play in the steering wheel.
Did you just oil quench the suspension bolts?!? That's freaking awesome!
Once you had them out and took the old bushings out, you could have treated the upper suspension arms with phosphoric acid to get rid of the rust, and paint them.
Hi, I just changed the bearing for the steering on my 3 gen firebird and experienced the same slopp. Ended up just tapping the tube abit on the end so it would sit abit more snugg and that solved the slopp. Quite a different drive afterwards. Annoying that it is like that, but i guess that is just how it is sometimes with aftermarket. Following from Norway, keep up the good work! - George
Hoidu. Kor helde du te?
New A arms with Bushings , $70-80 at Rockauto !
Great video as always!! I know what you mean about the coil springs i replace my about a year ago on my 92 Z28 . The front aren't to bad they look about stock ride high but the rear are a little high and I'm sure thats why the ride of the car is a bit stiff. I've been looking for some used rear spring but no luck so far.
Got enough rock shirts(LOL).
I've been watching the videos on the T/A, I have an 1983 myself. What did you do for the radiator and hoses on the LSx swap? If you could point me to part numbers, or the video, I'd appreciate it.
I need the 4th gen master/booster next…. Did you get it running yet?
Coming along awesome Matt.i miss my 85 t/a.i did a lot of work to it.but I just didn’t have the time or inside space.so now I’m working on a Harley road king.fixing that up.but nice work tho.👍
seems like alot of flex in the master cylinder assembly, or you where really cranking on it :P
maybe add a bracket with an adjusting bolt to put a little preload on the end ( I've seen them on 4th gens before)
Great job bro
What fitting did you use to go into the master for the 3/16 line and what are the fittings on the 1/4 line
Why did you put the hoses on the top coil of the spring? Is that some sort or bushing?
When you upgrade engine do ls7 bore size 4.125 re sleeve with forged pistons and rods with crank shaft 3.622 or 4 inches stroke
388 ci rotating assembly or 427
What did you do to those shock nuts and bolts?
Some sort of coating or etch?
Just heated them up and quenched in motor oil. Blackens them nicely but doesn’t make them rust proof.
What exhaust manifolds are you using ?
Need to update playlist it’s a year behind :p
I just did the exact same thing this weekend
Haha! Couldn’t help yourself could ya? Heads n cam. Check!
Been meaning to ask where do you get the music for your videos?
Thank you for another thirdgen video!
You may wanna tack weld everything.
What sway bar bushings did you use?
What color blue is the camaro? And the firebird?
Any updates on this? I don’t see anything on the channel
Progress.
On my firebird I replaced the lower a arms with Chevy S10 there a direct fit
Why did you use the 4th gen master cylinder ?
Am I mistaken, or is this video not in the TA playlist.?
Strano for these cars
30-40 year old springs. Factory time proven lowering. People buy lowering springs and the old ones do that lol!
30:00 Matt, why is it a bit loose?
Just the caliper sliding on the pins. The rotor is loose because the wheel isn’t mounted.
Is this project stalled? Been waiting for a while to se this car get built.
Yea, kind of lost interest. Its going to get finished, just taking it realll slow.
@@lsxmatt yes sir, I get it. I think you make excellent videos. You have a talent for doing this stuff. I say if is not what your heart is into then don’t do it. I enjoy you videos too much, making yourself do something your not into would be like watching a hostage video. I think that you should focus on what your into, then just make videos about that, I always like watching people have fun, because then I have fun. Doesn’t matter if it’s cars or cooling or hunting or whatever, if they enjoy it. Then I enjoy it
Stock ride height 🤮 lol. Just kidding. Glad to see a trans video
Random question: What did you use to hold the banners up on the brick wall?
Sticky hooks
@@nrvsauto8990 thanks man, literally have that same camaro banner on watch
Love the detail, but too much in one video!! Break up into 5 min bytes. My goldfish brain can’t manage a half hour video!!! Opinion of one I know!