Steering cable for 03 Avy

[Bigcatpt 408]

So my steering cable got drastically tighter last week while I was at Lake Powell. Looks like its time for a new one.

 

I have searched many old steering cable threads. Can anyone confirm weather I need a 19 or 20 foot cable for a OEM replacement on a 2003 Avalanche?

 

I understand that both could work....I am just wondering which is an exact replacement. I have looked under the helm and the white lettering has long since worn off the cable.

 

So the choices are:

 

19 foot Teleflex Extreme SSC15419

or

20 foot Teleflex Extreme SSC15420

 

Thanks!

[Kyle 0]

Mine was an 02 and I seem to remember it being more like 21'. There is another set of numbers about 2 feet up from the push/pull rod on the other end, unfortunately, that is under the engine, maybe a flex mirror?

21 sounds long but the cable ran up the port side of the fuel tank, just in front of that made a turn to the starboard side, using up about another 5-6 feet at least going up and over and then back a little again.

sorry, I absolutely did not aswer your question.

[kylesullens 3]

Call Shell at fineline. She can tell you what cable it is. I just replaced mine last week. Got it at Amazon.com for $108.

 

 

I attached a 3/8" nylon line to the old one when I pulled it out, then used the rope to pull the new cable back under the deck. Worked great. Total time invested: about 45 minutes.

 

Good luck

[CeeDee 16]

I recently replaced mine. The old cable was 18' and I replaced it with a 19' because I thought the bend at the helm was a little tight. My Avy is 2004.

[RVR-RAT 269]

My 05 is 20'

[RhuntIII 555]

Hey Big,

Did you change out that cable? That project is on the to do list. Where did you order that cable from?

[Bigcatpt 408]

Rhunt I ordered the cable from LowCostBoatingstore.com . They had the best price I could find. It was $140 + $10 shipping for a grand total of $150.72. Customer service was great and shipping was fast. This is what I ordered.... TELEFLEX SSC15420 HPS R&P BACKMOUNT TFXTREME 20'.

 

The current one in my boat is a 19' cable and I really don't like the route it takes and the sharp bend it has to make under the steering column. So I ordered the 20 foot cable and will be able to route the cable a little different with a more gradual curve.

 

I have not done the install yet. I am due to change the impeller this spring so when I do that I have to remove the fuel filter and all kinds of other stuff on that rear/port corner of the engine. So while I am back there removing things it will clear up space to get to the rudder connection area and get that bad boy changed out.

[truekaotik 458]

Hey guys I just did mine last spring.. Any questions just hit me up

[RhuntIII 555]

Hey guys I just did mine last spring.. Any questions just hit me up

Man I feel like I ask you to many as it is.

Rhunt I ordered the cable from LowCostBoatingstore.com . They had the best price I could find. It was $140 + $10 shipping for a grand total of $150.72. Customer service was great and shipping was fast. This is what I ordered.... TELEFLEX SSC15420 HPS R&P BACKMOUNT TFXTREME 20'.

 

The current one in my boat is a 19' cable and I really don't like the route it takes and the sharp bend it has to make under the steering column. So I ordered the 20 foot cable and will be able to route the cable a little different with a more gradual curve.

 

I have not done the install yet. I am due to change the impeller this spring so when I do that I have to remove the fuel filter and all kinds of other stuff on that rear/port corner of the engine. So while I am back there removing things it will clear up space to get to the rudder connection area and get that bad boy changed out.

Thanks BigCat

[Bigcatpt 408]

Man I feel like I ask you to many as it is.

 

Thanks BigCat

[superdtf 68]

When are we changing this out? Let's set a date.

[Bigcatpt 408]

When are we changing this out? Let's set a date.

 

Spring time.... Mid April probably. Too much fresh POW right now to be concerned with boating.

[RhuntIII 555]

So would POW be POWDER?

[duramat 462]

So would POW be POWDER?

 

...yep!

 

Slopes are getting DUMPED on tonight!

[RhuntIII 555]

...yep!

 

Slopes are getting DUMPED on tonight!

Yeah my brother and his family are nonstop about this Utah White Christmas.

[Bigcatpt 408]

Yes it has been a VERY white Christmas here in Utah. Its good for the POW now and great for adding water to our lakes in the spring for surfing!!!

[RhuntIII 555]

We will be heading out that way this summer.

[superdtf 68]

Pow Pow Update: Overhead powdershots were had by all over the Christmas break in the Northern Wasatch Range. Cold temperatures and low humidity have left the snow still delightfully fresh and fluffy. Yeterday I was getting uninterrupted lines with 14-18" of fresh in the Wasatch range east of Ogden with minimal hiking.

 

Today I'm at work :-(

[Bigcatpt 408]

We will be heading out that way this summer.

 

When? Where? and for how long?? Are you gonna ride with us?

[Bigcatpt 408]

Pow Pow Update: Overhead powdershots were had by all over the Christmas break in the Northern Wasatch Range. Cold temperatures and low humidity have left the snow still delightfully fresh and fluffy. Yeterday I was getting uninterrupted lines with 14-18" of fresh in the Wasatch range east of Ogden with minimal hiking.

 

Today I'm at work :-(

 

Ya we got blitzed the last 2 weeks with beautiful white fluffy stuff! Cold as hell now though! 1 degree this AM!