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ZZ4Blazer · 11-19-2011, 05:06 AM

Been trying to get the intermediate shaft out of my truck as its hitting the UCA with my porterbuilt crossmember. Need to get the suspension assembled so I can get the truck able to move around.

Searched, but was kina vague and left with me with more questions.

Someone said at the 67 and 68 steering shafts were one complete peice from the steering box all the way up to the steering wheel.

Is that true? Im working on a 68, and have a 67 sitting right next to it. Yet, the 67 has a regular bell kinda connection at the steering shaft with a bolt running through it like most any other GM trucks Ive worked on from various years....

Although, I started thinking about it and supposedly the PO added power steering to the 67.

The 68 looks completely different. For the record, Im trying to remove the intermediate shaft from a 68 truck, automatic column and factory power steering.

ZZ4Blazer · 11-20-2011, 04:29 PM

anyone?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-20-2011, 08:56 PM

Does your steering column/extension look like this at the lower end of the steering column? If it does then the extension can be removed by disconnecting the rag joint at the steering box and then removing the clamp bolt on the connection of the extension to the steering shaft. Usually the clamp has to be tapped off before the part can be pulled off of the splines. I have not tried removing an extension with the column in the truck but there might be enough room.

Jim

ZZ4Blazer · 11-20-2011, 09:10 PM

No it doesn't. That's how my 67 looks. Not my 68 that I'm trying to get off
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**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-20-2011, 09:20 PM

You have to remove your steering column. Someone changed the column on your 67 because it was the same as your 68 from the factory. WES

ZZ4Blazer · 11-20-2011, 09:35 PM

So the intermediate isn't removeable? That's gonna cause a problem with the steering linkage for my rack n pinion
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ZZ4Blazer · 11-21-2011, 03:25 AM

This is what mine looks like.

*project 67 sub* · 11-21-2011, 04:44 AM

you could always cut it....

11-19-2011, 05:06 AM	#1
ZZ4Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 95	Intermediate shaft removal Been trying to get the intermediate shaft out of my truck as its hitting the UCA with my porterbuilt crossmember. Need to get the suspension assembled so I can get the truck able to move around. Searched, but was kina vague and left with me with more questions. Someone said at the 67 and 68 steering shafts were one complete peice from the steering box all the way up to the steering wheel. Is that true? Im working on a 68, and have a 67 sitting right next to it. Yet, the 67 has a regular bell kinda connection at the steering shaft with a bolt running through it like most any other GM trucks Ive worked on from various years.... Although, I started thinking about it and supposedly the PO added power steering to the 67. The 68 looks completely different. For the record, Im trying to remove the intermediate shaft from a 68 truck, automatic column and factory power steering.

11-20-2011, 04:29 PM	#2
ZZ4Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 95	Re: Intermediate shaft removal anyone?

11-20-2011, 08:56 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Intermediate shaft removal Does your steering column/extension look like this at the lower end of the steering column? If it does then the extension can be removed by disconnecting the rag joint at the steering box and then removing the clamp bolt on the connection of the extension to the steering shaft. Usually the clamp has to be tapped off before the part can be pulled off of the splines. I have not tried removing an extension with the column in the truck but there might be enough room. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

11-20-2011, 09:10 PM	#4
ZZ4Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 95	Re: Intermediate shaft removal No it doesn't. That's how my 67 looks. Not my 68 that I'm trying to get off Posted via Mobile Device

11-20-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: Intermediate shaft removal You have to remove your steering column. Someone changed the column on your 67 because it was the same as your 68 from the factory. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-20-2011, 09:35 PM	#6
ZZ4Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 95	Re: Intermediate shaft removal So the intermediate isn't removeable? That's gonna cause a problem with the steering linkage for my rack n pinion Posted via Mobile Device

11-21-2011, 03:25 AM	#7
ZZ4Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 95	Re: Intermediate shaft removal This is what mine looks like.

11-21-2011, 04:44 AM	#8
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Intermediate shaft removal you could always cut it....

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