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SCOTI · 08-04-2013, 04:32 PM

I'm going to replace the steering shaft assembly on my CC since I'm upgrading & cleaning things up in the engine compartment (ok... the whole truck actually).

So I check my local Oreillys & didn't see anything (could have been an internet deal as their site was experiencing issues). So I figured I would check w/the frequently marketed LMC to get an idea of possible costs. I about freaked when I saw the price for their 73-91 steering shaft kit....
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=136

Knowing that LMC doesn't make these, I decided to check a common manufacturing source for steering gear (Borgeson). Low & behold, I find the same thing. Even the description used is the same so my guess is this is where LMC is sourcing their part from. Lets see if you notice the BIG difference....
http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/catalo...ck-p-1448.html

So knowing this, I check the common aftermarket parts supplier Summit & find they offer the Borgeson parts line. A quick search using the p/n of this item & it's less vs from the mfr ....Plus, it's eligible for their 'Free Shipping' offer....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/brg-000934

So be sure & do your homework when looking for parts. Sometimes digging a little deeper has it's rewards.

*JCampbell* · 08-04-2013, 04:43 PM

X's 2

I always check, double-check, and check again when looking for parts. Sometimes spending fifteen minutes can save you a decent chunk of dough.

Search part numbers on Amazon and eBay, too. I've gotten parts listed for almost $50 at Napa for $10 via Amazon.

geezer#99 · 08-04-2013, 05:16 PM

And if you look on CPP they have them for 110 bucks.
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6768RJC.htm

SCOTI · 08-04-2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

And if you look on CPP they have them for 110 bucks.
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6768RJC.htm

What's the actual p/n? When I checked there, I couldn't find a match.

geezer#99 · 08-04-2013, 07:34 PM

From my catalogue.
6768RJC.
Which appears to have been changed out.
Try this.
Look for collapsible steering shaft.
http://www.classicperform.com/Store2...roducts.htm#20

BONUSCAB · 08-04-2013, 10:25 PM

Or you can hit up craigslist/forums/local junk yards and get a steering shaft out of a Jeep Cherokee; they are double u-joint models and about bolt right in. (Small bit of work to make them work.) The Jeep shaft eliminates the rag joint completely. I scored mine at the local junk yard for $17.

08-04-2013, 04:32 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Be Thorough When Searching For Parts! I'm going to replace the steering shaft assembly on my CC since I'm upgrading & cleaning things up in the engine compartment (ok... the whole truck actually). So I check my local Oreillys & didn't see anything (could have been an internet deal as their site was experiencing issues). So I figured I would check w/the frequently marketed LMC to get an idea of possible costs. I about freaked when I saw the price for their 73-91 steering shaft kit.... http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=136 Knowing that LMC doesn't make these, I decided to check a common manufacturing source for steering gear (Borgeson). Low & behold, I find the same thing. Even the description used is the same so my guess is this is where LMC is sourcing their part from. Lets see if you notice the *BIG* difference.... http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/catalo...ck-p-1448.html So knowing this, I check the common aftermarket parts supplier Summit & find they offer the Borgeson parts line. A quick search using the p/n of this item & it's less vs from the mfr ....Plus, it's eligible for their 'Free Shipping' offer.... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/brg-000934 So be sure & do your homework when looking for parts. Sometimes digging a little deeper has it's rewards. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-04-2013, 05:16 PM	#3
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: Be Thorough When Searching For Parts! And if you look on CPP they have them for 110 bucks. http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6768RJC.htm

08-04-2013, 07:34 PM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: Be Thorough When Searching For Parts! From my catalogue. 6768RJC. Which appears to have been changed out. Try this. Look for collapsible steering shaft. http://www.classicperform.com/Store2...roducts.htm#20 Last edited by geezer#99; 08-04-2013 at 07:58 PM.

08-04-2013, 10:25 PM	#6
BONUSCAB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: east troy, WI Posts: 341	Re: Be Thorough When Searching For Parts! Or you can hit up craigslist/forums/local junk yards and get a steering shaft out of a Jeep Cherokee; they are double u-joint models and about bolt right in. (Small bit of work to make them work.) The Jeep shaft eliminates the rag joint completely. I scored mine at the local junk yard for $17.

08-04-2013, 04:43 PM	#2
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Be Thorough When Searching For Parts! X's 2 I always check, double-check, and check again when looking for parts. Sometimes spending fifteen minutes can save you a decent chunk of dough. Search part numbers on Amazon and eBay, too. I've gotten parts listed for almost $50 at Napa for $10 via Amazon.



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