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96LT1355Z28
06-22-2017, 09:18 AM
Years ago I did a write up on modifying an LS steering shaft for an LT1 car. Would anyone have any interest in buying modified shafts? They would be modified and ready to bolt on with the correct alignment for an LT1 car. I'm thinking something like $80.00 shipped?
SexyTransAm
06-23-2017, 10:49 PM
yes. cause im too lazy to go out get one and do it my self
englundjd
06-24-2017, 12:26 PM
That's not a bad price, if I didn't already have one I'd happily buy one at that rate, iirc I payed right around 50 for mine

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beaver50
03-20-2018, 12:59 PM
Post up another pic. I remember the thread

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rentedmule
03-23-2018, 07:32 AM
I'd be interested as well
96LT1355Z28
05-21-2018, 04:37 PM
I've got 3 modified I just need to tack weld, are any of you guys still interested in these?
The Batman
05-22-2018, 12:45 PM
What would the price be?
Stormyweather
05-22-2018, 10:35 PM
Me 3

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96LT1355Z28
05-23-2018, 12:32 PM
Ii looks like I can make $80.00 shipped to lower 48 work.
Flyinz
05-31-2018, 03:12 PM
Whats the reason/improvement, for swapping the steering shafts? That doesn't sound like a bad price.
96LT1355Z28
05-31-2018, 04:01 PM
There's no U-joint at the bottom of LT1 steering shaft, its a rag joint which is just a rubber disc. It works but degrades over time causing sloppy steering. The LS shaft used U-joints which tighten the steering plus aren't as big which increases header clearance (some have had issues with the rag joint contacting their header tube). The two shafts side by are in the first pic:
http://www.ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?4649-LS-steering-shaft-*Write-Up*
Stormyweather
05-31-2018, 08:06 PM
My 95 has a u joint. Isnt the ls one smaller?

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popo8
05-31-2018, 09:56 PM
My 95 has a u joint. Isnt the ls one smaller?

Sent from my SM-T217S using TapatalkNormally the lt1 cars have rag joints that get worn and loose and end up with play. The ls mod rplaces that shaft with the ls one that has a u joint instead. Maybe urs was upgraded at some point

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Injuneer
06-01-2018, 11:50 AM
My 95 has a u joint. Isnt the ls one smaller?

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Does your 95 have one visible u-joint (top only) or 2 (top and bottom)?

The LT shaft has a u-joint at one end, and a rag joint plus a u-joint, covered by a plastic shield, at the other. The LS shaft has a u-joint on both ends.
Stormyweather
06-01-2018, 12:30 PM
Yeah I'll have look again. The one I saw was at the rack, dont remember seeing the other.

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Injuneer
06-01-2018, 02:26 PM
Stock LT1 components diagram:

http://shbox.com/1/steering_system.jpg
Flyinz
11-06-2018, 04:02 PM
Josh, did you end up making these LS/LT shafts?
96LT1355Z28
11-08-2018, 10:31 PM
Yes, I have 3 of them re-splined just haven't gotten around to putting a tack on them and painting.
Flyinz