Donald Mitchell
1990 C1500 5.7L
A little more guessing and mumbo jumbo, I think you can pull the intermediate shaft apart and flip it 180.
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Will look into that but wouldn't that make the rag joint be out?If it's a tilt column the upper shaft can be installed upside down. I agree with the pull the shaft apart and flip it as it's the most likely cause if the frame checks out. I put the shaft together upside down on Frank when I took the box out so it's an easy fix.
Far as I know, that joint is not available separately. You'd replace the entire shaft--rag joint or u-joint included.Does anyone know what the actual name of the top piece that connects the shaft to the steering column? I've recently replaced the rag joint and noticed that I might ought to replace the piece at the top of the shaft and the boot that protects it also. Thanks in advance and bonus points if you guys could attach a link to where I could order one.
I bought the borgeson shaft for my 1994 K1500. You have to be careful, as the rag joint in mine tore about 3 years later. Luckily, it happened when my truck was down and being pushed onto a rack.Does anyone know what the actual name of the top piece that connects the shaft to the steering column? I've recently replaced the rag joint and noticed that I might ought to replace the piece at the top of the shaft and the boot that protects it also. Thanks in advance and bonus points if you guys could attach a link to where I could order one.
If I bought a safety-critical part like that, and it failed in three years...I'd be in written contact (registered mail) with the manufacturer, AND with the US Government--NHTSA and/or Federal DOT.I bought the borgeson shaft for my 1994 K1500. You have to be careful, as the rag joint in mine tore about 3 years later.