3rd winter project is your ride on the rag or not? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

GOLDCYLON · 01-27-2017

Well mine was NOT on the rag joint !

I completed my third winter project yesterday on the 91. I was chasing down a steering issue where I had a dead spot in my steering between the 11-1 o'clock position. I assumed it was the rack which I went ahead and replaced then I thought, well since that didn't do the trick it must be my relocated guldstrand front sway bar as I had already done all the tie rod ends and bushings at the same time. Well that looked all tight so WTH ?

My problem area was the rag joint that was spilt in 4 separate sections. I have to hand it to GM engineers that it still stayed together after being completely compromised. The joint was actually flexing while moving the steering wheel which is hard to determine by yourself.

Drives like it should now. I used a doner shaft from a 96 as I had a hard time finding a replacement. I also researched on Corvette Froum where some folks have up graded to the older solid hockey puck style in the Z51 suspension packages. Regardless if you start feeling play in your steering wheel start here first at the rag joint. GC

mike100 · 01-27-2017

I'll have to take a look at mine. Looks like accelerated wear due to the desert environment maybe?? How many miles are on the car if I might ask.

GOLDCYLON · 01-27-2017

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Originally Posted by mike100

I'll have to take a look at mine. Looks like accelerated wear due to the desert environment maybe?? How many miles are on the car if I might ask.

Over 150K closeness to headers maybe a factor as well as time but my headers are coated. You can grab them 10 mins after turning off the car. Touch anywhere else it's like grabbing a waffle iron

Z51JEFF · 01-27-2017

I need to get off my lazy @$$ and replace the coolant hoses.

Dynomite · 01-27-2017

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

My problem area was the rag joint that was spilt in 4 separate sections.
Regardless if you start feeling play in your steering wheel start here first at the rag joint. GC

Thanks Daryll for posting.......this could be serious......will check all my steering assemblies

Great Photos

GOLDCYLON · 01-28-2017

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

Thanks Daryll for posting.......this could be serious......will check all my steering assemblies

Great Photos

Thanks Cliff that's why we do this to keep the hobby alive and to help out the next guy. I was amazed this stayed together. Damn lucky is another word.

efnfast · 01-28-2017

Looks like your headers are rubbing on the steering shaft a little GC

GOLDCYLON · 01-28-2017

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Originally Posted by efnfast

Looks like your headers are rubbing on the steering shaft a little GC

Yep as my oldest son used to say when he was a little guy. "Me noticed that"

01-27-2017	#1
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	3rd winter project is your ride on the rag or not? Well mine was NOT on the rag joint ! I completed my third winter project yesterday on the 91. I was chasing down a steering issue where I had a dead spot in my steering between the 11-1 o'clock position. I assumed it was the rack which I went ahead and replaced then I thought, well since that didn't do the trick it must be my relocated guldstrand front sway bar as I had already done all the tie rod ends and bushings at the same time. Well that looked all tight so WTH ? My problem area was the rag joint that was spilt in 4 separate sections. I have to hand it to GM engineers that it still stayed together after being completely compromised. The joint was actually flexing while moving the steering wheel which is hard to determine by yourself. Drives like it should now. I used a doner shaft from a 96 as I had a hard time finding a replacement. I also researched on Corvette Froum where some folks have up graded to the older solid hockey puck style in the Z51 suspension packages. Regardless if you start feeling play in your steering wheel start here first at the rag joint. GC __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 01-29-2017 at 01:48 AM.

01-27-2017	#2
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: 3rd winter project is your ride on the rag or not? I'll have to take a look at mine. Looks like accelerated wear due to the desert environment maybe?? How many miles are on the car if I might ask.

01-27-2017	#4
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,079	Re: 3rd winter project is your ride on the rag or not? I need to get off my lazy @$$ and replace the coolant hoses. Last edited by Z51JEFF; 01-28-2017 at 04:42 AM.

01-28-2017	#7
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,496	Re: 3rd winter project is your ride on the rag or not? Looks like your headers are rubbing on the steering shaft a little GC