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Thadious · 03-15-2011, 02:34 AM

I'm using a chev van column in mine with an s10 steering box, both ends were spline, not the double D on the column like they use now. I found the intermediate shaft in a Jeep Patriot had the same splines, you just need to file out (triangular file and the fittings are billet aluminum) the key spline (it's just one that isn't cut, as a locator) and the two ends slip right in. No rag joints either, both are u-joints ... you might just have to shorten it a little, I did (about 2" either end).

$50 from the wrecking yard up here... so about $5 down there..

Good luck,
Ted.

03-15-2011, 02:34 AM	#4
Thadious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creston, BC Canada Posts: 369	Re: Steering Question: What u-Joints to use from GM Column to GM Box (78 Camaro) I'm using a chev van column in mine with an s10 steering box, both ends were spline, not the double D on the column like they use now. I found the intermediate shaft in a Jeep Patriot had the same splines, you just need to file out (triangular file and the fittings are billet aluminum) the key spline (it's just one that isn't cut, as a locator) and the two ends slip right in. No rag joints either, both are u-joints ... you might just have to shorten it a little, I did (about 2" either end). $50 from the wrecking yard up here... so about $5 down there.. Good luck, Ted. __________________ '51 Chevy Build - In the design stages Aut viam inveniam aut faciam - I will either find a way or make one. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you... My new build - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post8958970