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wigma 03-31-2005, 06:48 PM Given all the talk regarding the steering shaft rattle/low speed clunk, has anyone looked into aftermarket steering shaft options? I was looking over the Flaming River and Borgeson websites and while they didn't have a Duramax specific steering shaft, there were custom options. Just curious if anyone has tried a replacement shaft and if so, was there any improvement? Thanks ahead for any input, Regards, Mark Bodysurfer 03-31-2005, 07:43 PM Like this option: http://www.gmdieseltech.com/store2/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=16259&category_id=282 LATER! NWDmax 03-31-2005, 08:07 PM I lubed mine up with boat grease and the rattle is gone. We'll see how long its lasts but so far so good. Did it 1 month ago with the instructions found here. http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3325 Just worked the grease down in the shaft till it was full then forced it through with a carpenters pencil or dowel shaved to fit. Frank Blum 03-31-2005, 09:25 PM Some that have installed the new shaft have reported that it did not fix the problem. I packed mine with Mobil 1 grease several months ago. So far so good. I also used this grease on the rear drive shaft splines. I thing I cured that problem for once and for all. Later! Frank qwikernu 04-01-2005, 08:58 AM Got mine warranteed... but its been less than a week with no noise. I'll post again at 36,001 miles. Tony 04-08-2005, 01:57 PM just got back from the dealer. My truck has over 40k and they replaced the steering shaft FREE. No extended GM warranty. I waited 40 min and "its ready" wow. SaguaroKid 04-08-2005, 02:07 PM Just had mine replaced (15000mi) only took 3 days to get the parts and 45 min. install time. | ||