I bought an intermediate steering shaft on Amazon for my Cobalt SS some time ago. This unit eventually ended up being recalled, and Amazon sent me a replacement part.
Last night, I installed the replacement part. This thing is absolute garbage. It rattles way worse than any worn out steering shaft I've ever heard. Dorman made this, as well as the last unit I had on there. Previous two were AC Delco dealer parts, so I know the rattling sound all too well.
I've also bought Dorman lugnuts at AAP in a pinch. My car uses those chrome-plated lugs. Every one of the Dorman replacement lugs I've installed has had the chrome cap fall off. Every. Single. One.
Now I know some OEM parts suck too, and some aftermarket upgrades like MOOG bushings can be worth it over OEM, but I gotta tell you. After now having to go back and re-do this repair, I am not thrilled.
Last night, I installed the replacement part. This thing is absolute garbage. It rattles way worse than any worn out steering shaft I've ever heard. Dorman made this, as well as the last unit I had on there. Previous two were AC Delco dealer parts, so I know the rattling sound all too well.
I've also bought Dorman lugnuts at AAP in a pinch. My car uses those chrome-plated lugs. Every one of the Dorman replacement lugs I've installed has had the chrome cap fall off. Every. Single. One.
Now I know some OEM parts suck too, and some aftermarket upgrades like MOOG bushings can be worth it over OEM, but I gotta tell you. After now having to go back and re-do this repair, I am not thrilled.