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Richard D · 06-24-2008, 11:40 AM

I am considering "Z"ing my frame. $70+ apiece is pretty steep when you need three of them. Has anyone found a more affordable U Joint? Cosmetics are not important. How strong does it really need to be if I have power steering? All the strain is after the steering box. Also, do I need 3/4-36 splined x DD U Joints on both ends, and DD in the middle?

I found these; they are not DD but may work anyway? I could just use round shafts, with a flat on each end for the set screw. I have a milling machine and lathe.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Steer...mZ230263925831

06-24-2008, 11:40 AM	#1
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Borgeson U Joint alternatives I am considering "Z"ing my frame. $70+ apiece is pretty steep when you need three of them. Has anyone found a more affordable U Joint? Cosmetics are not important. How strong does it really need to be if I have power steering? All the strain is after the steering box. Also, do I need 3/4-36 splined x DD U Joints on both ends, and DD in the middle? I found these; they are not DD but may work anyway? I could just use round shafts, with a flat on each end for the set screw. I have a milling machine and lathe. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Steer...mZ230263925831 Last edited by Richard D; 06-24-2008 at 11:47 AM.