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jks67ss396 10-30-2013 11:04 PM

inferior rag joint?
 
Guys

I bought a rag joint from a reputable vendor that a lot of guys recommend here. The rag joint has regular bolts going through the rubber, where as better rag joint have the collared bolts (see thread below)

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=113278

Have you guys ever used the rag joints with the regular bolts? Any problems with the install or later on?

Wondering if i should get the collared bolts or a better rag joint

thanks guys

Robznob11 10-30-2013 11:17 PM

Re: inferior rag joint?
 
Well if you are running manual steering loose the rag joint and get a grand cherokee shaft bolts right to the box and very little grinding on the column side and is much tighter and better feel not to mention it has double u joints;)

jks67ss396 10-30-2013 11:20 PM

Re: inferior rag joint?
 
nope... running power steering

thanks though!

aggie91 10-31-2013 02:39 PM

Re: inferior rag joint?
 
I will be doing a swap using a Jeep Cherokee (not Grand Cherokee) intermediate shaft to replace the section between the column and the power steering box on my C20 truck. I got the shaft at the pick a part for $20. The replacement rag joint was much more that that. I hope to work on it this weekend. I will post a how too once I get it done.

bdiamond 10-31-2013 07:11 PM

Re: inferior rag joint?
 
X2 on the NOT Grand Cherokee.

Sir Fisher 11-05-2013 11:17 PM

Re: inferior rag joint?
 
Not trying to hijack... figure i ask since we're on this topic, but is there a difference in the different year model on the rag joints?? or is it the same throughout 67-72??

Thanks,

Wayne

Robznob11 11-06-2013 12:09 AM

Re: inferior rag joint?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Fisher (Post 6350153)
Not trying to hijack... figure i ask since we're on this topic, but is there a difference in the different year model on the rag joints?? or is it the same throughout 67-72??

Thanks,

Wayne

i believe the rag it self is the same but the metal section that mounts to the gear box is different for power or non power the grand cherokee shaft is a direct bolt on for non power. From the other post maybe the regular cherokee works for power not sure. But mine was 93jeep gc


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