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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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So my steering coupler is worn. I it is not too bad, yet there is more play there then I can tolerate any longer. I have looked for just the coupler but can only find the intermediate shaft as a whole. I know that just the coupler can be bought at autozone off the help rack. Opinions or feedback on this greatly appreciated.
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Any chance the bolt that connects the rack to the coupler arm is loose?
I would check that as well,just to be sure.Aside from that,never replaced the whole thing.You may need to find a corvette salvage yard for a used one.
Check the ads on here for some.
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i got one of these if you need it.

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Originally Posted by tcr75
So my steering coupler is worn. I it is not too bad, yet there is more play there then I can tolerate any longer. I have looked for just the coupler but can only find the intermediate shaft as a whole. I know that just the coupler can be bought at autozone off the help rack. Opinions or feedback on this greatly appreciated.
Do you have pictures of what you need?
Try this site, then call TOM below.
I just rebuilt the whole darn column.
http://artscorvetteparts.com/part_se...5-069a3bb7fb40
Call Tom Reina, 864 287 9990. He is a Corvette Steering GOD, helped me out significantly, as this is his livelyhood.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RPD_Vette84
i got one of these if you need it.

I actualy may need it. I am going to look at it again and see if I just need to replace the doughnut part or if the u joints are warn. Luckily you are close in case I need it.
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