Steering wheel/shaft alignment?

[RichLo]

Yea, I am still running the stock rag joint. I got the cheap replacement one from the parts store I am going to try first. I have heard that if you use new bolts instead of the rivet replacements that they give with the new rubber disk, you can torque them down more and get a tighter rag joint. Worth a shot for only $15 and I know my stock one is super loose anyway. Thats the last thing before I have completely brand new steering.

but yea, a U-joint is obviously the best choice if the budget allows. maybe next year.

 

[thunderstruck]

I hear most people have to use different hardware than what comes with those "universal" discs anyways.

And... I couldn't help myself, the flaming river billet u-joint is on its way.


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[Steve's Chevy]

I hear most people have to use different hardware than what comes with those "universal" discs anyways.

And... I couldn't help myself, the flaming river billet u-joint is on its way.


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I tried to find that for my 97 but no luck, is the 95 -97 the same? I looked on there site but gave up. Do you have a link

 

[thunderstruck]

As far as I know, 95 and up are the same. RockAuto shows the same Dorman replacement lower shaft.

The Flaming River part number I ordered was FR1746DD. 1" Double D input and 3/4" 30-spline output. I bought it from JEGS and had them price match Amazon.

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0005/s0004/FR1746DD


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[RichLo]

would that u-joint work on a 1993?

 

[thunderstruck]

Yes it will, but you also have the option of saving yourself some work while replacing the upper joint as well by using a Jeep XJ or Borgeson shaft.

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12087-XJ-Steering-Shaft-Upgrade-(88-96-Trucks)


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[RichLo]

I dont think 1993 has that upper joint.

and I've read some things about the jeep shaft sitting too close to the exhaust and coming loose because the upper and lower shafts are glued or epoxied together. So I really dont want to go down that road.

Thanks though, thats good to know the dimensions for the U-joint.

 

[thunderstruck]

Does your shaft look like this behind the firewall? http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee445/96k1500/2013-03-25_07-38-50_90.jpg

And yeah I saw that post too, that's a good point. The Borgeson shaft has u-joints on both ends, but it's also pretty spendy.


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[Steve's Chevy]

As far as I know, 95 and up are the same. RockAuto shows the same Dorman replacement lower shaft.

The Flaming River part number I ordered was FR1746DD. 1" Double D input and 3/4" 30-spline output. I bought it from JEGS and had them price match Amazon.

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0005/s0004/FR1746DD


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SWEET!!

Are you going to install it sometime soon, I would love to hear about it after you have time to check it out.... I will do anything to upgrade the steering

 

[thunderstruck]

I'll let you know, I'm gonna try to get it installed ASAP next week. I don't want to delay the alignment any longer than I need to, but I also want to have this installed first just so I know my steering wheel won't end up off again.


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