ANYTHING TO DO WITH STEERING, FROM STOCK TO RACK AND PINION UPGRADES
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
need tips on replacing Idler arm
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batmo »
Tue May 18, 2010 6:29 pm
mabey its the larger tires but it seems the steering has become even more sloppy since then. Ive allready replaced the tie rod ends and ball joints...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu May 20, 2010 7:12 am
Shaking in Steering or not?
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Rileysowner »
Fri Mar 05, 2010 7:25 am
Ok, here is a problem that seems to have come up recently with my '97. I haven't been able to check things out as I had a sever bout of pneumonia in...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:44 pm
power steering box question
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Astroblaster »
Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:39 pm
Hello, would a worn steering box cause the van to wonder or make the steering wheel to shake going over little bumps? Everything has been replaced...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:34 pm
steering box play/rack and pinion swap
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sfeaver »
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:33 pm
I just realized that an 2002 Olds Bravada came stock with a steering rack? Anyone know how much different their front ends were compared to the...
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Last post by Rebel
Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:00 am
power steering gear box
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danlauer »
Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:29 pm
Mine is leaking has anyone done this replacement yet? Have not looked to deep into it just wondering if there are any tips tricks before I tear into...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:48 pm
Tie-rod ends?
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Rileysowner »
Sat May 09, 2009 3:23 pm
Since I now know (sort of) how to do the Ball-joints since I have done the Driver's side ones, I thought I would work on the tie-rods. So both inner...
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Last post by robertg
Thu May 14, 2009 8:01 pm
install P/S pulley
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Kidhauler »
Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:21 pm
Hello all.
Here is the question of the day. I have pulled the power steering pulley while trying to find a coolant leak. (long story)
I need to...
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Last post by Jinmajay
Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:56 am
power steering pump pulley
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92astro »
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:29 pm
what tools does it take to take off the power steering pulley on a 1992 astro? it looks like the power steering pulley is wobbly so i am just gonner...
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Last post by Jinmajay
Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:39 am
power steering
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92astro »
Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:38 pm
i need to eliminate something, okay on my 1992 TBI chevy astro the power steering box is always getting wet with power steering fluid and i am always...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:23 am
power steering
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92astro »
Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:43 pm
i know this is the wrong section to post this in but everyone checks this section out the most. okay i am going to flush my power steering system by...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Nov 04, 2008 2:14 pm
Power Steering Box Hiss
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sfeaver »
Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:07 pm
Has anybody diagnosed steering hiss before?
I have put two different Cardone rebuilt steering boxes on because of loose steering, as well as a Delco...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:28 pm
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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:45 am
Idler Arms
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2002Safari »
Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:37 pm
Idler Arms seems to be a Big issue with these vans. I've read that the stock idler arms are good for around 40k miles. Sometimes I'm wondering if...
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Last post by LaGrasta
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:04 am
Steering Issues
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thevalleyboy »
Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:11 am
Okay so I want to know what people think of my dilemma - my Astro's steering seems to be a little loose and sometimes doesn't want to return to...
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Last post by 97ChevyAstro
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:38 am
Loose Steering/Ign Stuck
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97ChevyAstro »
Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:50 am
hey guys,
I've had this problem with my van for about a year and never fixed it. I haven't been using it. Now that I plan to get a boat and do dome...
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Last post by 97ChevyAstro
Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:20 am
Spindle Nut Torque?
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safariobsession »
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:39 am
quick question... What is the recommended spindle nut torque on a 91 2WD? We seemed to think about 35 ft lbs...
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Last post by mikedamech
Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:25 pm
Spindle / inner bearing spacer?
Replies: 4
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safariobsession »
Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:58 pm
Well, i found a new noise on big blue... Was hoping it was a rock stuck in the calipers somewhere making the squeeking/squeel/clunking sounds but...
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Last post by safariobsession
Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:45 pm
ball joints
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coolen »
Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:57 am
gonna change a couple of ball joints this weekend, and i got a question. for the lower ball joint the autozone site says to disconnect the tie rod...
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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Tue May 27, 2008 9:53 pm
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Last post by violent b
Sun May 04, 2008 11:17 am
Lousy turning radius.
Replies: 17
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03safari »
Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:24 pm
New guy here with a question about the turning radius on my 2 wheel drive, 2003 Safari.
Basically, it's terrible when compared to the 97 Astro van I...
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Last post by Cobra
Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:48 am
Sterring column swap
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GEJ »
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:24 pm
I bought a 1989 Astro which has a tilt steering and cruise control and I would like to swap it into a 1985 Astro.I would think N/P,but thought I...
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Last post by GEJ
Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:58 pm
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Last post by LaGrasta
Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:41 pm
Idler Arms and Ball Joints
Replies: 10
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WVKayaker »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:47 pm
Last weekend after my canoe trip, my van started pulling hard to the left while braking. It was pretty severe. At high speeds and fairly hard brake...
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Last post by WVKayaker
Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:12 pm
Steering linkage on 5" lifted vans
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TheChopFather »
Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:45 am
As most of you know I installed 5 lift blocks between the subframe and the body of my van but I had one problem my shaft was too short (story of my...
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Last post by k120189
Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:32 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:51 pm
steering stabilizer?
Replies: 6
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snapple »
Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:34 pm
While researching rancho shocks I was reading about their steering stabilizer's.
Anybody have any experience with these?Are they worth looking into?...
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Last post by potskie
Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:14 am
Steering won't return
Replies: 6
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GEJ »
Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:22 am
The van I bought is a 1989.The owner before me tells me the steering won't return back to straight after a turn.That you have to turn the steering...
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Last post by GEJ
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:32 pm
Idler arms
Replies: 17
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ScoobyDoo82 »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:52 pm
I was told the idler arms on my van need to be replaced. AutoZone says $50 each, is this about right? Also about how much would labor be if I had...
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Last post by Jinmajay
Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:05 am
?
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slowmover »
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:57 pm
has anyone swaped the steering components for a rack on a astro? :-k
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Last post by slowmover
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:29 am
Astro designed steering
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GEJ »
Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:14 am
I was talking to a Napa store owner that has been in the business for a long,long time that I know.I was asking him if he carried Moog idler arms?.He...
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Last post by potskie
Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:14 am
No steering lock
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poorboy »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:25 pm
I just had the whole tilt wheel assy out and tightened up the bolts, no parts left over on the floor as usual. Now the steering wheel won't lock....
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Last post by poorboy
Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:53 pm
Front End Rant
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Someone »
Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:59 am
I took a good look around my front end while doing an oil change last night and am a little dissapointed... I got a 4 wheel alignment done about a...
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Last post by Astro95
Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:58 pm
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