How to fix play in your steering column 88-98 chevy gmc trucks. 

Thanks for this video 3 years later it’s still saving peoples days 👍🏾

That’s my biggest problem with my 97, I drive 30 minutes one way to work and a good 25 minutes of that is in a 55 zone. The truck does what I call “wandering” and I have to constantly correct the steering going left and right.

“Lookin fer a hole” was best info in this video. However, it’s preferred as a tutorial, to tell us what size tools and all tools needed. I do appreciate the video, as I’m about to do this on my 97 GMC. Thank you.

I just replaced my rag joint in my 1990 SS454. You dont have to replace the entire shaft and BTW there are 2 rag joints available and I had to use the smaller of the 2. Tightened up my steering real nice

i like the fact that you showed your mistakes so no one has to learn the hard way ! way to go

We all make mistakes brother.having the same issue in 97 OBS so very helpful. Thanks J👍

Thank you for the information, now I can fix the slop on my 2 door Tahoe.

Great video, thanks! Wish I saw this first, just replaced every bearing and bushing downstream of the steering box!

I nicked my shaft once...it was weeks before I could put it in and out

Man I really appreciate that. I'm ordering mine right now! Much love brotha.

Very nice! I have a 95 yukon with the same problem thanks for the video

How does everyone get the bolt in on that lower knuckle that connects to the box. Mine won't thread in it's a pain

You can use a Jeep shaft and just replace the Chevy unit with the rag joint, for one that has a u-joint instead. I plan on doing that for my 97 C1500.

Hey I have a 1993 gmc seirra c1500. I have the same exact problem. Will this be the same for for my truck.

am i think yk one who thinks this beat goes hard asf 😂

Did anyone have a hell of a time getting the top of the shaft (the rectangular bit) into the housing? Because holy hell this is a struggle haha I’m gonna try sanding it down and I’ll give an update

Thanks for sharing 👍very helpful video.

I replaced it in my 97 suburban replaced all the suspension and all the steering components and still have a little bit of play

I have 1992 4x4 k1500. When it is just sitting there is now play in the steering wheel. When I start driving it floats or I we called it boating. How do you diagnose that.

GREAT VIDEO you helped me out alot

Can you put the link of the part on amazon

Are those the new steel-toe flip-flops? Thank you for the video. My steering just got loose but it came after a 2” body lift. I’m trying to find a forum to see if the loose steering has anything to do with the 2” extension rod that came with the lift. I think it’s exactly what you are doing. Or maybe I was so used to the crapy steering and I never noticed it. I hate to blame the mechanic, he’s definitely trustworthy.... hmmm. I already charged tires and rims, got a wheel alignment, and still sucks. They can’t figure it out. Tie rods, joints and pitman arms were replaced by a 4” suspension lift. Everything is practically new, except what you are pointing out. They can’t figure it out, so, it would be great if you got the answer. I’ll let you know. Thanks again.

I like that steering wheel. Can you send me link for steering wheel. Thank you in advance

So in your opinion is this what would cause good steering going right but a bunch almost half wheel before I start going right?

Did you have a problem getting the spline shaft screw through? I had to open the splined part with a flat head because it wouldnt slide on the bottom shaft. Got it to finally slide but now my problem is I can't get the bolt to mate to the other side even while going through the key way. It's like the key way pushes it too far out for the bolt to thread through the other side. 😤😡🤬

It's called a rag joint

You ever had any issues with brakes? Replaced all including brake booster yet they dont work.

What if I replaced the steering shaft and steering gearbox but still has play?

Nice truck

Thank you

Thanks! Good vid

Where could I find a set of headers like those at

I need the link for one that’ll fit a 89 GMC Sierra slx 5.7 2wd single cab shortbed stepside

Will that part in your video description work for a 1994? Sorry if its a dumb question, new to cars and my grandfather just bought a 1994 silverado and this seems like a good project to do for him since the steering has a ton of slop. Thanks!

Was you having hard turning

What did you use to extend the shaft? I ordered one and it is completely compressed. Any answers? Thanks

I cant get that plastic cover to go on

How has it held up since you installed it, still good?

Do you have an airbag light on after switching to the aftermarket steering wheel?

Will this part work on a 1994 C1500?

Do you happen to know if this will work on a 92 Chevy K1500? Thanks

Can I get the link to order this if someone has it ? Thank you .

I just need to know will this work on a 1993 full size blazer

Have you heard or jeep xj hack?

ARE U DRIVEN BY TEARS

Will the 95-98 shaft linked to Amazon fit a 92?

The problem is in the gearbox

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Best tip ever: A way to never forget the name of the RAG JOINT, think of the steering shaft as a prosthetic leg of a woman. At the end of the shaft where it looks like a thigh, a rag is usually associated with it. “She’s on the rag!” The phrase “on the rag” is a slang term for menstruation. 1 This phrase likely originated sometime during the late 19th century. When a woman was menstruating, she was “on the rag” or “riding the rag,” phrases that literally described the way most women up until then managed their menstruation.