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Old Mar 17, 2016 | 08:25 PM
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Hey guys. More problems. Need to replace lower steering shaft. Anyone change this? Looks like few bolts. Trying to get this fixed before the nor easter hits on sun as I plow with it. It got really bad today.and can see play in u joint. Hopefuly local parts store will have or prob have to get riped off from dealer. Any help on this appreciated
 
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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no one has had one go bad?
 
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Anyone?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 05:40 PM
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I just replaced mine. I ordered it online for just over 100.00 and it took about 30 minutes to replace. I removed the front tire and wheel, then the inner liner, removed both bolts and pulled it out. replaced it with the new one and reversed everything. My steering is so much better now, no more dead space.
 
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Yea I got mine from Rock auto mopar $89 bucks. Mine took a bit longer went in from the top. Bolts where very hard to get off from that angle. Steers nice and tight now also.
 
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how can u tell if its bad
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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play in the steering wheel. Mine was so lose it was visible. There are 2 shafts.
 
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