Want to replace steering shaft

[T- Type Tim]

I might toss one of these on......i havent decided yet

 

[T- Type Tim]

 

[T- Type Tim]

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

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She was due.

 

[T- Type Tim]

THIS IS ON THE WAY............ been wanting to do this for a while

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Add an 18" steering wheel to the order.......

 

[T- Type Tim]

i have 18" forearms

 

[T- Type Tim]

and i dont turn

 

[T- Type Tim]

Will weigh this thing soon

 

[T- Type Tim]

This 29.6 lbs

 

[T- Type Tim]

$270 with new pitman arm and nut/spring washer

 

[T- Type Tim]

Will weigh this thing soon

19 lbs

 

[GNVYUS 1]

10lbs off the front nice. Update us later after you drive it with the manual box.

 

[T- Type Tim]

 

[T- Type Tim]

Well it’s back on the ground





Everything is tight and “ should be squared up





A note of record





There was a weight savings as the primary goal, however…. In my estimate I thought the box itself would have some wear and a new one would tighten things up some





With the manual box that is not the case





The gear engagement is almost maxed out to achieve about the same or slightly better slop at the steering wheel





Finished pics below


Comment as needed

 

[T- Type Tim]

Now I just need to drive the damn thing

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

I assume removing the power steering pump and reservoir is additional weight savings as well?

Sweet Manufacturing has 600 series power steering boxes available for a 6- 7lb weight savings depending on ratio, but are considerably more $$$$.

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[T- Type Tim]

Yup all that is long gone

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Yup all that is long gone

How much extra did the power steering pump, reservoir and hoses weigh?

 

[T- Type Tim]

I yanked those off several years ago

Never weighed them unfortunately