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chevinator · 04-20-2010, 06:10 AM

on my 1996 s10 4.3 vortech lwb the rag joint is shot. i cant use the after market rag joint because stock one is pressed on a shaft. the all data program we have say it is called the lower intermediate shaft and prices it 178.00, the rag joint is pressed on the shaft and shows replacing the shaft. i cant find the part no where the only place i can find it is at a dealer for 414.78 but the want to sell me the whole shaft instead of just the lower any ideas the rubber is to thick on the after market and mine has pretty good size rivits it looks like has no bolt heads and the rest of the mounts do not match up what so ever and dont come with four bolts. basically i would have to drill tap and rig it up ive tried jc whitney they dont carry it only for a full size, jegs dont, summit dont, lmc dont, southern kentucky classics wouldnt show it. i dont know if a salvage yard would has any one replaced one before all comments will be very appreciated.
thanks,
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68C15 · 04-20-2010, 06:55 AM

this may get moved to the S10 zone but since I am already here I will reply.

I have never had to replace one. try getting a shaft from a junk yard.

gchemist · 04-20-2010, 07:06 PM

Is that the same thing as a worm shaft bearing?
Worm shaft bearing, all models - power, 2wd - POWER, 2WD
88-02 Retail $41.24 Your price $24.44
www.gmpartsdirect.com

68C15 · 04-21-2010, 06:40 AM

worm shaft bearing is internal to the steering box. what he is looking for is where the column intermediate shaft attaches to the box.

chevinator · 04-21-2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

worm shaft bearing is internal to the steering box. what he is looking for is where the column intermediate shaft attaches to the box.

do you know where to get the part

**old Rusty C10** · 04-21-2010, 07:38 PM

i know a number of people get parts at rock auto and they seem to get good stuff... other than that how about NAPA or advanced?

chevinator · 04-22-2010, 04:41 AM

ive tried all of that they keep telling me its a dealer part and they cant order that or nothin thanks for the reply and help man

Myself · 05-07-2010, 02:14 PM

Did you fix it yet? Dorman has it in their HELP section. It's just the rag joint rubber for about 9$. You'll have to grind off the factory rivets on yours, but the replacement comes with new hardware. Tell the knotheads at your local parts store to look in the book and order you one.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?autoview=SKU

04-20-2010, 06:10 AM	#1
chevinator Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: shepherdsville ky Posts: 16	got a problem with my s10 on my 1996 s10 4.3 vortech lwb the rag joint is shot. i cant use the after market rag joint because stock one is pressed on a shaft. the all data program we have say it is called the lower intermediate shaft and prices it 178.00, the rag joint is pressed on the shaft and shows replacing the shaft. i cant find the part no where the only place i can find it is at a dealer for 414.78 but the want to sell me the whole shaft instead of just the lower any ideas the rubber is to thick on the after market and mine has pretty good size rivits it looks like has no bolt heads and the rest of the mounts do not match up what so ever and dont come with four bolts. basically i would have to drill tap and rig it up ive tried jc whitney they dont carry it only for a full size, jegs dont, summit dont, lmc dont, southern kentucky classics wouldnt show it. i dont know if a salvage yard would has any one replaced one before all comments will be very appreciated. thanks, chevinatorhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/images/smilies/chevy.gif __________________ CHEVY OOOHHHHHH Last edited by chevinator; 04-20-2010 at 06:14 AM. Reason: steering and suspension

04-20-2010, 06:55 AM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: got a problem with my s10 this may get moved to the S10 zone but since I am already here I will reply. I have never had to replace one. try getting a shaft from a junk yard.

04-20-2010, 07:06 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: got a problem with my s10 Is that the same thing as a worm shaft bearing? Worm shaft bearing, all models - power, 2wd - POWER, 2WD 88-02 Retail $41.24 Your price $24.44 www.gmpartsdirect.com __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-21-2010, 06:40 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: got a problem with my s10 worm shaft bearing is internal to the steering box. what he is looking for is where the column intermediate shaft attaches to the box.

04-21-2010, 07:38 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	Re: got a problem with my s10 i know a number of people get parts at rock auto and they seem to get good stuff... other than that how about NAPA or advanced? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-22-2010, 04:41 AM	#7
chevinator Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: shepherdsville ky Posts: 16	Re: got a problem with my s10 ive tried all of that they keep telling me its a dealer part and they cant order that or nothin thanks for the reply and help man __________________ CHEVY OOOHHHHHH

05-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#8
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,128	Re: got a problem with my s10 Did you fix it yet? Dorman has it in their HELP section. It's just the rag joint rubber for about 9$. You'll have to grind off the factory rivets on yours, but the replacement comes with new hardware. Tell the knotheads at your local parts store to look in the book and order you one. http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?autoview=SKU



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