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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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Aftermarket Steering U-Joint

After installing my BMR K member, my steering u-joints rub on my header (used to clear). Is there an aftermarket manufacturer of a slimmer u-joint intermediate shaft assembly?
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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I read a thread that stated that the 96-97 steering shaft coupler was smaller than the 93 - 95...true?
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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Here's an update, I found a company named Flaming River that sells replacement steering u-joints and they have a series that are 1.25" dia. I'm going to check the stock diameter tomorrow.
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Maybe this one would work?

http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/Rag_Joint/

http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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Thanks for the post Jason; Unbalanced Eng sells a rag joint eliminator (I've got one). It doesn't help my problem of interferring with the header; it eliminates the slop in the steering.
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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Whoops, sorry
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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Posting an update, Madman Racing suggested I loosen up the bolts on the interior steering shaft mount and I should be able to shift the mount a half an inch. Thanks Madman!!!
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