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Feb 19, 2008 | 01:26 PM

95TXTA

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Steering column

Ok this may be a dumb question but I have never ran into this issue and had to look into it. My TA is geting a good amount of play in the steering and I am planning to get it fixed.

Someone mentioned to me they heard the LS1 cars came with a better setup and I should find one to replace mine.

I always thought they had the same thing. If this is not true any suggestions on any good after market setup's or just go OEM? The car is used as a daily driver and ocassional fun at the track.

Feb 19, 2008 | 01:41 PM

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it's normal wear and tear the do loosen up,look in the yellow pages for column repair,it can be repaired ....

Feb 19, 2008 | 01:45 PM

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Could be the rag joint. LS1's have a coupler and so the rag joint is eliminated. I don't know if they will interchange though. I'm thinking about buying this: http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/Rag_Joint/

Feb 19, 2008 | 02:08 PM

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Not bad, looks pretty simple to switch but probably a pain to reach.
About how much does that run?

Feb 19, 2008 | 02:10 PM

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if it is the lower section of the column then yes the rag joint could definately be the source of the problem.......
the Ls1 lower column/shaft is a more solid unit...

Feb 19, 2008 | 02:11 PM

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They are $36 then like $5 for shipping. I think the stock rubber rag joint is riveted in so it would be easier to pull out the whole thing to drill out the rivets.