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Jun 30, 2002 | 12:16 AM

theandies

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Steering Help

I am doing my front end rebuild and was wondering if anyone has ever rebuilt the part of the relay rod that the pitman arm stud goes into (no power steering)? A rebuild kit is in the neighborhood of $80 bucks. I was wondering what parts usually wear and what I should reuse? It seems simple enough but could use any tips or tricks.
John

Jun 30, 2002 | 12:36 AM

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Yes, I would do that one too while you are there. I normally do a coplete rebuild of all the working joints. However, the first to go are the tie rod ends.

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Jul 1, 2002 | 12:37 AM

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Jul 1, 2002 | 02:10 PM

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I guess I am on my own on this one :cry :cry :cry
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Jul 2, 2002 | 01:23 AM

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Re: Steering Help (theandies)

John - I think this link will help, it shows a relay rod (manual steering) rebuild using the ZIP Products kit.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2002...ayrod/rod1.asp

Note the notice on page 2, "Note: Our kit included the ball stud seat, which has since been discontinued. Because they are no longer available from GM, you will have to clean and reuse your old ones."

I was going to do this my self but have opted for Steeroids. Wish me luck!

Jul 2, 2002 | 01:44 AM

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mapman THANKS
That is what I was looking for. I just wanted some referance (since my manual dosen't have any on the relay rod joint) and maybe get some forum members feeback on experiances they have had with rebuilding this.
Thanks again
John

Jul 10, 2002 | 10:14 PM

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John - I think this link will help, it shows a relay rod (manual steering) rebuild using the ZIP Products kit.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2002...ayrod/rod1.asp

Well, I got my parts in today to rebuild my relay rod and holy crap was my ball stud worn out :eek: :eek: I will try and post some pictures as soon as I can get a good shot. The flash on my camera just washes out the shot so I'll take some when the sun is shining. If you have a sloppy steering wheel I highly recommend doing this. It is very easy and should take some slop out. I may have to readjust my steering box lash adjustment back to where it was (before I adjusted it to take up some slop). My tie rod ends and also very worn so hopefully my steering will be good after I get everything changed. I won't know for a few weeks because I am battling a bent lower control arm.
John

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