The factory steering shaft on an S-10 runs straight through the space an LS exhaust manifold wants to occupy. This shaft reroutes it, which is what makes the swap possible without cutting the steering column or living with a header that touches.

Hooker 71223022HKR BlackHeart Steering Shaft Features:

• Fits 1982-1993 GM S-10, S-15 and Sonoma trucks.
• Also fits 1982-1988 GM G-body cars.
• Reroutes the steering shaft to clear LS swap exhaust components.
• Designed to work alongside Hooker BlackHeart S-10 swap parts.
• Sold individually.