2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OrrieG · 02-06-2009, 07:17 PM

I was at the wrecking yard looking for parts. I found a 2000 Astro van that has the shaft and universals between the steering and rack. It looks right, has anyone use one from a later model? All the threads I searched are using parts from 80's vans. I need a 3/4" 36sp for the steering box and column I am using. Thanks

jeffs51chevy · 02-06-2009, 09:09 PM

OrrieG,
I don't know for sure, but I think the Astro Vans are 3/4 36 spline. I worked my linkage from a full size van, but I got the "how to" from this link:
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...junkyard_parts
I beleive he/she (politically correct) used a Astro Van intermediate shaft. Good luck.

BTW Your project is very cool. hope to see it someday.

54 jimmy · 02-06-2009, 10:45 PM

i am using a 68 chevy c-10 steering column and it is 3/4 36 spline. it fits the stock column clamp and looks like it was from the factory.

OrrieG · 02-06-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffs51chevy

OrrieG,
I don't know for sure, but I think the Astro Vans are 3/4 36 spline. I worked my linkage from a full size van, but I got the "how to" from this link:
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...junkyard_parts
I beleive he/she (politically correct) used a Astro Van intermediate shaft. Good luck.

BTW Your project is very cool. hope to see it someday.

Thanks for the compliment and the link. I am going to get it, for $10 the shaft is worth it and I can't imagine GM changing the shaft spline configuration.

OrrieG · 02-14-2009, 07:24 PM

Got one out of a 2000 astro van and the upper part fits my 82 Eldo column and the bottom fits the 74 truck PS box (3/4 - 36 splines).

renegade6 · 02-15-2009, 09:47 AM

Please post pics. I'm doing the same thing. Found a short shaft from a FS van.

OrrieG · 02-15-2009, 02:26 PM

Look at the Lurker Orrie thread, down a few. I posted the steering shaft photos yesterday. Makes for a nice clean install for much less than aftermarket. I got the inspiration from another member that did one similar but needed a third universal to mount to a rack set up.

renegade6 · 02-16-2009, 08:32 AM

Thanks. Posted this before doing some looking.

02-06-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? I was at the wrecking yard looking for parts. I found a 2000 Astro van that has the shaft and universals between the steering and rack. It looks right, has anyone use one from a later model? All the threads I searched are using parts from 80's vans. I need a 3/4" 36sp for the steering box and column I am using. Thanks __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 02-06-2009 at 07:17 PM.

02-06-2009, 09:09 PM	#2
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: 2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? OrrieG, I don't know for sure, but I think the Astro Vans are 3/4 36 spline. I worked my linkage from a full size van, but I got the "how to" from this link: http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...junkyard_parts I beleive he/she (politically correct) used a Astro Van intermediate shaft. Good luck. BTW Your project is very cool. hope to see it someday.

02-06-2009, 10:45 PM	#3
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: 2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? i am using a 68 chevy c-10 steering column and it is 3/4 36 spline. it fits the stock column clamp and looks like it was from the factory. Attached Images __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

02-14-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? Got one out of a 2000 astro van and the upper part fits my 82 Eldo column and the bottom fits the 74 truck PS box (3/4 - 36 splines). __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-15-2009, 09:47 AM	#6
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: 2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? Please post pics. I'm doing the same thing. Found a short shaft from a FS van. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

02-15-2009, 02:26 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? Look at the Lurker Orrie thread, down a few. I posted the steering shaft photos yesterday. Makes for a nice clean install for much less than aftermarket. I got the inspiration from another member that did one similar but needed a third universal to mount to a rack set up. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-16-2009, 08:32 AM	#8
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: 2000 Astro Van Column Shaft splines?? Thanks. Posted this before doing some looking. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476



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