Solution for steering slop? - Page 5 - SyTy/SGT

Damian · 06-07-2012, 02:39 AM

How hard is the steering column to pull apart Dave? Never had to do it before. I've replaced my ignition cylinder on my old GTO before, and that's about the extent of my steering column work. And something tells me they don't sell those plastic pieces alone either. This will probably be my next project after I finish my ball joints.

FYI, I absolutely hate how GM did the factory ball joints. I picked up a grinder so I can finish the passenger side.

whiteTy1214 · 10-02-2012, 07:29 PM

update, just picked up the bearing and adapter bushing for $31.26 my cost after discount.
They were local just had to pick them up. Hope to have installed soon to see the results.
I had alot of play up/down and side/side. This is a great thread thanks again

atkonkler · 03-15-2013, 03:52 PM

Ordered! Thanks for the info on this thread! Will update on the slop when all done!

tech9 · 03-17-2013, 11:17 PM

I did jeep shaft, that bearing in column, and still have SOME slop. Not a lot, way better, but still more then there should be. I can't figure out how to make it any better, its the worst of any car/truck i've ever owned.

TYTILIDIE · 03-18-2013, 08:04 AM

A narrower front tire can help a lot with the tracking. I went to a 245. Also, replacing your idler arm every other month if you daily drive will just be part of your life.

06-07-2012, 02:39 AM	#61
Damian Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 499 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Re: Solution for steering slop? How hard is the steering column to pull apart Dave? Never had to do it before. I've replaced my ignition cylinder on my old GTO before, and that's about the extent of my steering column work. And something tells me they don't sell those plastic pieces alone either. This will probably be my next project after I finish my ball joints. FYI, I absolutely hate how GM did the factory ball joints. I picked up a grinder so I can finish the passenger side. __________________ 93 Typhoon #1376 "Money Pit"

10-02-2012, 07:29 PM	#62
whiteTy1214 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albany, Oregon Age: 33 Posts: 104 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Re: Solution for steering slop? update, just picked up the bearing and adapter bushing for $31.26 my cost after discount. They were local just had to pick them up. Hope to have installed soon to see the results. I had alot of play up/down and side/side. This is a great thread thanks again __________________ ATR sy60 turbo, ATR headers, ATR 3" downpipe, 3" exhaust no cat, ATR wastegate, turbo xs mbc, ATR cold air kit, ATR i/c pump with aux heat exchanger, rpm afpr, 3000 stall, trans cooler, 63# seimens, code 59, electric fan kit, solid mounts, plx wideband, autometer gauges, electric fuel psi, boost,18" magnesium c5, belltech springs, egr delete, battery relocate to rear. greddy turbo timer To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. :

03-15-2013, 03:52 PM	#63
atkonkler Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: LAND OF THE COLD AIR Age: 30 Posts: 447 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Re: Solution for steering slop? Ordered! Thanks for the info on this thread! Will update on the slop when all done! __________________ "IF women don't find you handsome at least they can find you handy, but I guess I got best of both worlds I'm told" Build #1917 blk/blk

03-17-2013, 11:17 PM	#64
tech9 ABS Expert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 155 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Re: Solution for steering slop? I did jeep shaft, that bearing in column, and still have SOME slop. Not a lot, way better, but still more then there should be. I can't figure out how to make it any better, its the worst of any car/truck i've ever owned. __________________ 1991 GMC Syclone #2642 1987 Buick Grand National 1977 Datsun 280Z

03-18-2013, 08:04 AM	#65
TYTILIDIE METH HEAD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 37 Posts: 9,014 iTrader: 32 / 100% '92 GMC Typhoon	Re: Solution for steering slop? A narrower front tire can help a lot with the tracking. I went to a 245. Also, replacing your idler arm every other month if you daily drive will just be part of your life. __________________ Mike 92 TY#0073 93 TY#0965-SOLD! 2007 Trailblazer SS - Wife's new ride

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