SpencerSr
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Been using these on my trucks , on my 4th truck with this exact part with no problems
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Hi SpencerSr, I have a 1992 C1500, do you know if this will fit my truck or what do I need to measure to get one like that?Been using these on my trucks , on my 4th truck with this exact part with no problems
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Pull your old shaft off.
Get a NAPA 630-1440 rag joint kit.
Get 4, 3/8 X 1 1/4 long, grade 8 bolts and nylok nuts.
Throw the hardware away that comes with the rag joint.
Drill or ziz wheel the rivets off.
Clearance bolt holes in flanges.
Bolt together with nuts on top.
Separate shaft and clean up. Apply some grease to the shaft and tension spring bar and reassemble.
Clamp the upper coupler ears in a vise and slightly pinch them to reduce slop/play.
Reinstall in truck... you're good for another 10 years +
Total cost under $20
The OEM rag joint is under-engineered. They've got an incredibly high failure rate--pretty-much 100%.There"s nothing wrong with using the rag joint . They used them for decades. I understand why someone with a 4wd with oversize tires that put extra strain on the steering might want U joints but on a street driven truck the rag joint would be fine and less vibration through the steering wheel.
I really don't know how you can say that as they were used for decades and after 30 years do wear out, so will the ones with universal joints. And adding 33" tires will accelerate that wear as well as other parts.The OEM rag joint is under-engineered. They've got an incredibly high failure rate--pretty-much 100%.
"Failure" in this case doesn't mean you lose steering ability, but the "slop" a failed rag joint produces is annoying and excessive; it removes all "precision" from the steering.