Steering box and rag joint questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-29-2017, 08:46 PM

This came off my 71 2WD C-10. Current plan is to send it out to have it rebuilt. A couple questions per the captions in the images below, and input appreciated. Thank you.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-29-2017, 09:35 PM

Checking some of my old notes, I think the shaft (#2) is called a worm shaft.

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-29-2017, 10:23 PM

Get a oriellys rebuilt box, its lifetime guarantee. Get new rag joint assy from autozone number 200 or 201 cant remember

**LockDoc** · 10-29-2017, 10:41 PM

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#2 is the splined end of the worm shaft
#3 is the ground wire for your steering shaft
#4 is a keeper
#5 is the housing top cover with the lash adjusting stud and lock nut

LockDoc

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-29-2017, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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#2 is the splined end of the worm shaft
#3 is the ground wire for your steering shaft
#4 is a keeper
#5 is the housing top cover with the lash adjusting stud and lock nut

LockDoc

BINGO........

Thanks again Doc.

Go figure, the steering ground at the very bottom. I wouldn't have guessed, somehow.

...I suppose it's grounded where it mounts to the cab as well.

Happy to say my "not sure" box only had 4-5 small pieces. Minus one, appreciate it.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-30-2017, 12:14 AM

Ecklers also carriers replacement rag joints. I had my original steering box rebuilt by Red Head steering in WA. Does the date code on your box suggest its original?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-30-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Ecklers also carriers replacement rag joints. I had my original steering box rebuilt by Red Head steering in WA. Does the date code on your box suggest its original?

In addition to the stamps mentioned in the second image, it's stamped with a "4". There's another stamp with maybe 3-4 characters. Can't make it out.

The top is stamped "119 71". Might mean 1/19/1971.

The box is original alright. I took the truck to a mechanic before I bought it in 1989. He said the only thing wrong was the steering box leaked and needed a replacement. I never replaced it.

Thanks for the lead. I don't see me rebuilding the rag joint. Honestly, the rubber on the old one looks great, but I figure new is called for. What the heck at this point. Brand new truck, someday, yikes.

BTW, Red Head steering finish it for you? Out of a rattle can or gun? She's packed away, mostly clean.

10-29-2017, 08:46 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Steering box and rag joint questions This came off my 71 2WD C-10. Current plan is to send it out to have it rebuilt. A couple questions per the captions in the images below, and input appreciated. Thank you. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-30-2017, 12:14 AM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,483	Re: Steering box and rag joint questions Ecklers also carriers replacement rag joints. I had my original steering box rebuilt by Red Head steering in WA. Does the date code on your box suggest its original? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-29-2017, 09:35 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Re: Steering box and rag joint questions Checking some of my old notes, I think the shaft (#2) is called a worm shaft. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

10-29-2017, 10:23 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Steering box and rag joint questions Get a oriellys rebuilt box, its lifetime guarantee. Get new rag joint assy from autozone number 200 or 201 cant remember __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-29-2017, 10:41 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,099	Re: Steering box and rag joint questions - #2 is the splined end of the worm shaft #3 is the ground wire for your steering shaft #4 is a keeper #5 is the housing top cover with the lash adjusting stud and lock nut LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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