How to Eliminate Steering Play in a Third Gen Camaro! (Astro Van Shaft)

[@darkenedthehunter2271]

My camaro is the reason I'm going to a tech school next year and your camaro is my inspiration for what I want to do with it. Was just going to 350 swap from the 305 but nah. I want an LS engine

[@derekedgerton5337]

Awesome third gen! Good content with good information! Need more videos of driving the car, it sounds absolutely mean.

[@redneckwithajeep5001]

So that’s why my steering wheel rolls over 3 times before you get the sensation that the vehicle is vaguely moving in the direction you want it to go

[@91GT347]

I have a 87, that I can't believe I have been pulled over for thinking I'm drink yet. Lol A little over 900 miles and it will have 500k on it though. So I guess it should be that way. Still all factory. The carb hasn't even been rebuilt. Smokes like a freight train when you start it and gets about 10mpg but she's still going. Lol

[@muntuable]

You should swap it.. asap

[@utooberblooper]

complete badassery at work on this channel

[@darrylmonroe802]

I like your steering wheel. Where did you get it. What is it called, i love the Chevy emblem in the middle. I would like to get one for my 82 Z28.

[@gearheadAbe]

Just got one yesterday cant wait to install

[@Leveluplivin]

Where did you get yours from?

[@tommckeemckee9865]

Good info. What steering wheel is the on your car. I have a 92RS and has a very ugly wheel. I'm not going to modify it much but have a 6 speed out of a 95 Z28 for it. Thanks

[@tidan1]

Do you grind on the slightly flattened side of the steering shaft or the rounded side? Other videos I've seen show people grinding the bolt relief on the flatter side. I'm trying to install mine right now and its either indexed 180 off or I'll have to grind in on the rounded side as it throws my steering wheel 180 off/upside down. Not sure what to do?!?

[@vickikgibson9470]

Hey buddy, what about a gas gauge that won't read correct, do I have to lower the entire gas tank to fix something inside the tank...the sensor...I have a carb car, so it does not have a fuel pump in the tank, just a sensor...sigh...kinda hard to get a correct gas read out now...darn it all.

[@jasondavis7121]

Have you ever heard of having trouble with a steering box later on after installing an Astro shaft. I installed mine last year and removed the extra play out of the box. Right now, my steering is in really bad shape. Kinda scary to drive in the rain.

[@RonSavage01]

I did this mod today. But now my steering wheel sits to the right a bit. If I straighten it to sit correctly, the car wants to veer to the right. Any ideas?

[@jamesdilworth5361]

What year astro van ? Is it a specific year?

[@QkSilver04GTO]

Where are these ordered at? Just picked up a bone stock 1987 GTA...

[@nathanielmaldonado2136]

Where's the link to the same shaft you bought?

[@MnEmProductions2024]

How did you get those beam style windshield wipers to work?

[@miizz0g91]

Sweet doing this and the steering wheel next...

[@davebarron5939]

Completely different subject, but did you ever address / have noises / creaks, from inside and if so, how did you address? I must say mine is a T top car. Thanks

[@lsxmatt]

My doors rattle but that’s about it. I replaced the hinges and striker but I think the latch is worn out. I have a new one I’ll be installing eventually.

[@davebarron5939]

Mine is mostly the passengers door as well, can't handle all the noise, so dynamat or? to the rescue. Thanks for the vids.

[@vickikgibson9470]

Another thing people forget to check is the door handle itself. That tiny spring in the handle can break, which then will rattle about alot...very annoying. I found too, that you also need to check your roof tops...they will also rattle if not settled correct into the pin housing. As the the tops settle into the rubber, they will get loose. So check those too.:) It will cut down a lot of noise. Hope that helps too:) Cheers! A fellow 3rd gen fan.

[@joegomez187]

Does your car have the air dam that goes under the radiator

[@drumnstuff]

Just FYI, when you rotate one U-joint, you're putting the U-joints out of phase with the other. I would recommend doing an image search of "universal joint phasing" to fully understand what I mean. The joints on our cars are not at a really high angle, so it may not make much of a difference, but it can result in a "wavy" feeling in the steering as you steer lock to lock. It's still probably better than the rag joint.

[@hooliganismx2151]

My 88 trans am sways so bad man can’t seem to get one of these

[@MadTransAmGTA]

8:51 WOOOOW !!!!!!! VERY BADASS

[@RonSavage01]

Where did you get that steering wheel?

[@vickikgibson9470]

So what site did you order your shaft from? Thank you!

[@wayne2160]

Vicki k Gibson you can get them on eBay

[@Thirdgen83]

That car sounds wicked...

[@danapullin7334]

LIKE ALL THE WORK ON YOUR CAR. COULD YOU DO INFO ON YOUR ROLL BAR. DONT FIND MUCH ON ROLL BARS FOR 3RD. GENS.. THANKS.

[@lsxmatt]

Yea I needed a harness bar for my seats, but I couldn’t find any for a third gen, so I went with the cage. I’ll make a video on it.

[@AllAroundAshton]

I second the request for a video on the cage. That would be beyond useful!

[@Thirdgen83]

'Think I'll install mine this weekend...

[@theapplianceguru]

So wait a second. Did you end up keeping the astro van shaft or did you end up putting the stock back in?

[@lsxmatt]

I had the astro shaft, it started making noise so I put the stock one in, then I got a new one and put it back in this video.

[@wayne2160]

Hey man where did you get the foam from the cage?

[@lsxmatt]

You can get it from Jegs or Summit.

[@rfrank1980]

Glad you like it Matt. I'm Robertfrank from TGO.

[@bigkev10101]

Ordered one for my 89 formula firebird

[@imcrazyforwar]

where did u order it from? I want to get one

[@Leveluplivin]

what they mean by modified?

[@banditdarville1154]

Subscribed, anyone know where i can get those wheels and what year vette? 05?

[@lsxmatt]

I would assume any c5 from 97-04, but I don’t know what year specifically. I know they came in chrome, some had plain center caps, and then they had the wagon wheels.

[@alltruenews]

Why did you remove your 1st modified steering shaft?

[@lsxmatt]

The u joint was worn so it had play.

[@BackPainGarage]

Matt, what seats are you running? And how do you like them comfort-wise? Getting tired of the hard 4th gen bird seats in my camaro and how they sit lower too.

[@sjeii9454]

Did you tighten the set screw in the middle?

[@lsxmatt]

Yes! I tightened it after I crawled under the car to retrieve my wrench, lmao.

[@sjeii9454]

Lmao! Ok Great! I ordered mine based on your Insta and now you tube! Awesome!! Thank you.

[@rojasr2]

A jeep Cherokee shaft bolts up the same .... it costs like 15 bucks at the junk yard

[@iangrice9458]

What year?

[@jamesjackson6565]

what years the Jeep Cherokee use by you and what mod if any was done to fit the shaft.

[@melriley8724]

Is this mod better than the jeep steering shaft mod that they do on g bodys? I would think you can use that no modification require and greatly imptove steering play. The part is off 90s jeep cherrokees.

[@lethalnate9461]

you plan on changing the accessories for clearance of the LSA?

[@lsxmatt]

Yea I have all the parts lined up. I’m going over to an aftermarket corvette accessory drive.

[@monavieforal]

That explains a lot. Thanks!

[@pbpyro5546]

THIS CAR IS FUCKING PERFECT!

[@richvitello2169]

Can someone please tell me exactly who to order this from on thirdgen.org?

[@wayne2160]

rich vitello you can find them on eBay

[@rfrank1980]

I am the one that sells them. Look me up on thirdgen.org. robertfrank is my screen name

[@vickikgibson9470]

I have a blue third gen too. .for 17 years now. But u look like someone who may know how to help this gal. I have had all my interior power go. No gauges, lights and radio. Have checked and found a 5 amp fuse go..each time I put it in so far. Hut can't seem to get the power back. Been looking at all my wire and ground and I even put in another light switch. So any ideas how to track this down without a shop charging me a grand I don't gave to track it down? Oh and the cig lighter is fine too. Sigh. Thanks so much. I will do the mod in this video next! Yup this gal has done a lot on her own but electrical is not my strong point. My car us the 85 sport coup, carb 305. Cheers!

[@jadenschram6816]

I've had something similar happen before where my dome light, power locks, and the cigarette lighter went out randomly. The way I fixed it was cut the power to the cigarette lighter and solved the problem.

[@vickikgibson9470]

Jaden Schram Well the electrical was just fine on the cigatette lighter. What proved the problem was to replace the ignition in the steering. That was very worn after over 30 years of use. one that was replaced the fuse that were blown from shorting out due to lack of contact were replaced and now everything is fine! yeah! thanks for the info bro! I am looking at the shaft for my 3rd gen. Not to mention checking out your other mods:) You may have to upgrade that pump for steering. :) I like the wheel u r using.. Where dies one find that one? Mine is the one with the centre rectangle horn pad.

[@sjeii9454]

Says you put back the stock shaft. I just bought one from the same Third Genner you did and noticed one joint really loose, but how did you verify play? Did you send it back?

[@lsxmatt]

No I pulled one from a junkyard. The play I had was in the joint itself, pretty much like if a u joint on a driveshaft was bad.

[@jimboracing1988hd]

nice car bro i love third gens just made a lil walk around on my 1990 IROC 350 car if you what to check it out thanks keep up the good vids and info keep them alive!

[@rafaelinfante9983]

What year Astro van is the steel bearing from?

[@lsxmatt]

Early to mid 2000’s. Not sure if any other generators are compatible.

[@leonardoobay500]

What steering wheel is that?

[@lsxmatt]

Stock 94 cavalier wheel.

[@TheMikernet]

Looks so much better! I'm trying to decide on a nicer stock looking Pontiac wheel for my 89 Trans Am.

[@vickikgibson9470]

LsxMatt was it hard to install or like the 85 Camaro? I would like to put one in mine. Does it need a conversion kit?

[@DerrickRG]

@@TheMikernet I like the 3 spoke wheel from the 86 Trans Am.

[@multinjok]

Just installed it and hate it...Yes it feels a bit tighter but if your stock shaft is fine you won't notice an upgrade. The bad thing is that this power steering noise is really anyoing when going around tight corners...i will switch back to stock one. Third gens have enough rattles and noises so don't need another one for a minor steering upgrade feel.

[@wayne2160]

multinjok just some FYI they also make some with vibration dampeners to prevent Noise travel from power steering on eBay

[@gustavovilla45]

5:57 fuck!!!!

[@mikesanto69]

Dude, that Lumina/Cavalier/Malibu steering wheel has got to go..how could you build an LS SWAPPE Z and then butcher it with the wheel.... Shit a cheap Grant wheel is 100 times better.... Nice car though.... Get rid of that dam steering wheel.

[@lsxmatt]

I hated the stock wheel so much, like it was really skinny and gross. I don’t like aftermarket wheels, so for now I’m gonna run this one. When I eventually do the door panels and get better seats, I would like to go to some kid of alcantara flat bottom wheel.

[@iroc8653]

Could you send me the guy email or info. I would like to replace my shaft. After watching your video. I always watch. Very knowledgeable👍👍 I have a 86 I'm restoring

[@lsxmatt]

I don’t have his direct email. If you follow the two links to thirdgen.org you can private message the guys through either one of those threads. You’ll need to become a member though.

[@iroc8653]

LsxMatt ok thanks. I'm a member

[@raygrant8539]

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[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

That steering wheel you have is weak, The rest of the car is nice but that steering wheel has to go brother