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Old 03-29-2011, 06:59 PM
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i just pulled my intermediate shaft because there is some play in the rag joint. i was going to order a rag joint eliminator but was wondering if i can just use a 98+ ls1 intermediate shaft instead? guess im just wondering if the connections to the steering column and rack are the same
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Yes you can use an ls1 shaft. You have to make some mods to it though. Do a search, I know I found something on it.
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Correct you have to use both shafts to make it work. I myself thought about it but decided to just order the Rag Joint Eliminator from Unbalanced Eng.
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Yes you can use the LS1 shaft but the steering wheel will be about 90 degrees off center. It will have to get an alignment to reclock the steering wheel.
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so its the link between the steering column and the intermediate shaft that is incorrect then? i dont see why i couldnt use the lt1 joint from the top u joint up and the ls1 from there down correct?
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The rag joint eliminator is completely worth it. One of the best things I have done to my car..
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Originally Posted by sempire
The rag joint eliminator is completely worth it. One of the best things I have done to my car..
I agree!
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LS1 Shaft is a direct bolt in..just adjust your Tie Rods.

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Correct you have to use both shafts to make it work. I myself thought about it but decided to just order the Rag Joint Eliminator from Unbalanced Eng.
Both Shafts?



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