U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

My body lift is pretty tall & im a little concerned about the stress on the coupling. Does anyone make a u-joint to replace it? I'm open to any suggestions.

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

I would check out Borgeson:

http://www.borgeson.com/

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

:metal: Thats wshere I got mine for my 67. Ditch the rag and use two u-joints, problem solved.

Catfish

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

You guys wouldnt happen to have a part # would you?

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

another choice that has them --expensive little dudes

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/error/....com/index.asp

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

I'm using one from Borgeson - here is a link with info for you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=101550

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

Mine came out a Chrysler minivan and it is welded in. I had two at one time but was having trouble with it binding. We took one of them out and have had no problems since.

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

I used one from a Chevy Astro minivan on my S-10. I have another one I'm gonna use for my 72 someday.

You have to lengthen the shaft but it has real u-joints and the splines should line up.
I think Chevy had two different spline sizes though?

Pic of iton the S10;

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/f582ed28.jpg

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

Little toyota pick-ups have then also with u-joints on both sides..

If you go Borgeson, FlamingRiver, etc., get a vibration reducer joint so the road-induced vibrations don't reach the steering wheel. The rag joint is imprecise, but it does a good job absorbing vibrations– unlike straight yokes/joints. And be sure to install any set screws with locktite so you don't lose attachment while on the road.

The Borgeson site should have a section for measuring your set up for the length you need. Know your male shaft diameters & spline counts and be sure you are thru with body lift changes or cab support changes so the length is right till the next major change.

Re: U-joint for steering shaft coupling?69 K20
 

the "small" Jeep Cherokees (XJ) have ujoint steering shafts too.