LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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I need a new u-joint and coupler for my steering. I can't seem to find anyone that carries these parts...

Is the steering the same on V6 camaros and firebirds? How about 98+ cars?
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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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www.unbalancedengineering.com
or you can use an LsX shaft which has also been covered here will try to find link https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...liminator.html
i have quite a few posts on the topic
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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Oh wow I never even thought of a rag joint eliminator... awesome dude, thanks! I just ordered one.

I also noticed a bad tie rod end. Know a good place for those?
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GM may still stock tie-rod ends infact i think a club member of mine has a pr left NIB i will look then get you the link.
nope sorry he had the upper ball joints left...sorry bro
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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Ok well thanks anyway. I'm psyched about the rag joint eliminator. Thanks again dude.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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It was a bitch to install, but well worth the $45. Everything went wrong that you could think of, lol. Almost 0 slop now, probably back to the way it came from factory.
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I would like to order one of these, but how did you get the rivets out?
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Originally Posted by xbcrguy182x
I would like to order one of these, but how did you get the rivets out?
you can use a dremel with a cutoff disc. i went through about 10 discs to cut the 4 rivets out. it was a PITA but it worked.
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whats that rag joint eliminator thing?
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whats that rag joint eliminator thing?
click link in post #2
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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i did and didnt work.
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