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Hello everyone!

there is a nice write up regarding the steering shaft issues we are having with our H3's in FOUR WHEELER mag june 08.
itsays that all the clunking and banging that is going on is due to the designof thefactory part and that the "new"updated part that GM came up with is just a "lube kit"which the dealers used to fix the problem short term.
apparently GMcame up with a new design in 07 but by the looks of things it is no better.
BORGESON steering components www.borgeson.com have built a quality looking alternative to the original which according to the mag is a permanent fix.
there is also a detailed write up on how to remove and fit the new part.
i hope this part will fit my RHD H3!

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Haven't had any issues in 15K miles with the 2nd fix. It's been pretty permanent for me, not looking for another fix yet.

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I am pretty sure that article was referring to the H2 and not the H3. As you can see on the Borg site, their offering is for full size GM products and this does not include the H3.

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Everyone I know that has had the fix has had good luck with it.

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I had my H3 steering shaft fixed and haven't had a problem since than.

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does anyone know what the fix is?
i was told i have the new version on my 07 but i still have a problem with it,especially now with 100deg.
have emailed Borg to check if there is something available but no reply yet.will let you know.

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I called them and spoke to Jeff...he was really nice. It is the upper steering shaft that causes the problem. It is the piece that goes through the firewall and into the lower steering column. The bearing that GM made is no good, so they pack grease into it to keep it quiet....once the grease wears out, it starts to knock again. They just don't have a good part......that works.
Jeff said he would check into it, and see if they are listing one for the H3's. He said right now they are only listing for the H2 heavy duty trucks.

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thanks for that info Solarflare!
hope they make one for the H3 soon.

Automotive parts would soon worn out. And either it would be needing some fixing or a replacement. Steering shaft problems is not that much of an issue of H3, Seen some parts for replacement on an online shop(see pick up truck). Haven't tried purchasing from it, but the reviews seems to be all good.

You do realize that this thread is 4+ years old??????

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