1979-1988 G-Body Cars, including Buick Turbo Regal, and 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird
Models
UPGRADED REFURBISHED LOWER STEERING SHAFT
After much research, we have found a lower steering shaft that what we feel is the best replacement option. This lower steering shaft will fit the 1984-1987 Turbo Regal (all 1984-1988 G-Body models and 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird models) lower steering shaft.
The original lower steering shaft uses a flexible joint (steering coupler) to connect to the gear box. Over time this flexible steering coupler can weaken and create more play in the steering. Another weak point on the 1984-1987 Turbo Regals and all the other G-Body models is the bushing at the base of the main steering shaft. GM simply used two rubber seals instead of a metal ball bearing bushing.
We offer the better ball bearing kit, which is our Part #7572. We highly recommend you purchase this kit at the same time, since installation requires the lower steering shaft to be removed to install it. Because this lower steering shaft has the metal swivel joints, it is far superior to the flexible steering coupler GM used in the G-Body cars.
This lower steering shaft also gives you more room under the hood. The shaft is collapsible in case of a front-end accident. This upgraded lower steering shaft has the superior metal joints at both ends. Each comes with detailed directions with photos.
You do have to make one small notch on the base of the main steering shaft in order for the upper clinch bolt to seat cleanly. NOTE - We recommend this part be installed by a qualified mechanic.
NOTE - You may also be interested in this related item - #7572 Reproduction Upgraded Upper Steering Column Bearing Kit.
Another great restoration item. While several options as well as several aftermarket versions exist, we feel this is the best option for the money.
NOTE - Shaft you receive may not look exactly like our photo.
7574 - 1984-1988 G-Body Cars, including Buick Turbo Regal, and 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird Models -
1979-1988 G-Body Cars, including Buick Turbo Regal, and 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird
Models
UPGRADED REFURBISHED LOWER STEERING SHAFT
After much research, we have found a lower steering shaft that what we feel is the best replacement option. This lower steering shaft will fit the 1984-1987 Turbo Regal (all 1984-1988 G-Body models and 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird models) lower steering shaft.
The original lower steering shaft uses a flexible joint (steering coupler) to connect to the gear box. Over time this flexible steering coupler can weaken and create more play in the steering. Another weak point on the 1984-1987 Turbo Regals and all the other G-Body models is the bushing at the base of the main steering shaft. GM simply used two rubber seals instead of a metal ball bearing bushing.
We offer the better ball bearing kit, which is our Part #7572. We highly recommend you purchase this kit at the same time, since installation requires the lower steering shaft to be removed to install it. Because this lower steering shaft has the metal swivel joints, it is far superior to the flexible steering coupler GM used in the G-Body cars.
This lower steering shaft also gives you more room under the hood. The shaft is collapsible in case of a front-end accident. This upgraded lower steering shaft has the superior metal joints at both ends. Each comes with detailed directions with photos.
You do have to make one small notch on the base of the main steering shaft in order for the upper clinch bolt to seat cleanly. NOTE - We recommend this part be installed by a qualified mechanic.
NOTE - You may also be interested in this related item - #7572 Reproduction Upgraded Upper Steering Column Bearing Kit.
Another great restoration item. While several options as well as several aftermarket versions exist, we feel this is the best option for the money.
NOTE - Shaft you receive may not look exactly like our photo.
7574 - 1984-1988 G-Body Cars, including Buick Turbo Regal, and 1982-1992 Camaro and Firebird Models -
