Extended intermediate steering shaft ?

[astroshepawd]

Hi guys, quick question to anyone who might know.
Is the extended intermediate steering shaft required for a 4" lift on a 98 van?

I am transferring my lift kit from a 94 to a 98 van, I have the shaft but the original instructions for fitment and indeed 'Overlands' current listing for the shaft both quote 'for 90 - 95'.

Maybe the 98's shaft is long enough? It would save what looks to be a slighly awkward job on the 98 if it is not required, but I'll be guided by those in the know.
Thanks
Shep

[jmschilling]

Just finished a 4" body lift in front with pucks. Remove the steering shaft, cut it and weld a 5" piece of angle iron onto both ends with at least 1" of the angle iron welded onto the cut shaft. If you cannot weld, take the shaft to a welding shop and tell them what you want to do. You will have to extend the power steering line running from the Hydro Boost unit to the pump. I used two 3/8" compression fittings and a piece of 3/8" copper tubing. Also, you may need to relocate the power steering fluid resevoir lower, or replace the hose.

[astroshepawd]

Well thanks for the swift reply but I think you have misunderstood the question.

See here http://www.overlandvans.com/0104_steering.html

top of the page, item ML - 47899 -LSS
I have this part, do I need to fit it to a 98 van with a 4" lift? The literature suggests 90 - 95vans.

Cheers
Shep

[1Gary]

We have had a member that found s full size shaft is a fit and long enough.Like the newer Chevy express vans.

Btw-I do not recommend solid welding those slide shafts.There in there for front end crashes. It's apart of the crush zone.