Rag joints

[Senator Leahy]

Has anyone converted their c body steering rag joint to a universal joint? Just wondering if it can be done and where to start. I found a replacement rag joint on eBay for like $230. Not looking to spent that much.

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[Senator Leahy]

Flaming river has a steering couple that replaces the rag joint but it's pretty pricey too. Anyone have other suggestions?

http://www.jegs.com/p/Flaming-River/Flaming-River-Mopar-Steering-Coupler/1118141/10002/-1

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[commando1]

If you know exactly what you want, you can mix n match individual pieces from McMaster-Carr for a little less.
U-joints, couplers, shafts, etc.

 

[Senator Leahy]

I just want to know if I can get a u joint to replace the rag joint without having to do some heavy modification and spending an arm and a leg

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[commando1]

http://www.sandparts.com/servlet/the-20112/Ac425260C-U-dsh-Joint,-Chrome,-5-fdsh-8-dsh-36/Detail

 

[bluefury361]

Rag joints are just a bad idea........ Most off road suppliers will offer a u-joint that will work for you. You will need to measure the gear box shaft and steering shaft. 3/4" I think.

Check these folks.......
http://www.pscmotorsports.com/motorsport-specific-products/offroad/steering-universal-joints-shafts

 

[Senator Leahy]

Ya I definitely want to go to a u joint set up it's just figuring out what will work and how to go about disassembly of the old stuff. Any links on how it's done or suggestions from anyone who has done this?

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[Senator Leahy]

Well here it is taken out. The length from spline to spline is 9". Am I measuring this correctly? Yes the rag joint is broken so it's just a kind of rough measurement. Sorry for the bad photo

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[commando1]

I would measure the distance from the spline on the steering box to the column.

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[Senator Leahy]

That's 9" too if I'm smelling what your stepping in

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[Senator Leahy]

Another pic to show what I'm working with, in the car. Top is the column spline and the bottom is the steering box. Power steering btw.

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[Senator Leahy]

Do they make some sort of extension that reaches from the steering box shaft to the steering column that will allow a u joint to be used? This is all Chinese to me. Looking forward to learning about all this

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[commando1]

That's 9" too if I'm smelling what your stepping in

Yes.
"Measure twice..."

This is all Chinese to me.

I speak Chinese.

 

[Senator Leahy]

Now that I can understand!!! Thanks commando

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[commando1]

谢谢

 

[Senator Leahy]

Guess I'll be calling flaming river tomorrow. I'll send them these pictures so they know what I'm trying to explain. Maybe they speak Chinese too lol

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[65Fury440]

So to make this thread gold, spline count and shaft diameter for the shafts. Then anyone can order 2 joints and a length of shaft for replacement parts without having to disassemble first.

 

[65Fury440]

Another option to source from
http://shop.barnettperformance.com/...4112268&CustomerID=0000000001&port=5015.tbred

 

[Senator Leahy]

Column- 3/4"x36

Box-5/8"x36

They look like they have just what I need. 2 u joints and a length of shaft that you can cut to fit. Ask and you shall recieve. This forum is awesome. Thanks for the help guys!!!

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