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NZSquare · 10-15-2009, 07:43 PM

Hi all,
I need to order a couple of steering universals, support bearing, and shaft for either a Z or raised crossmember (havent decided which yet) and have them sent over to me in New Zealand.

I have an 82 c10 with power steer etc, anyone have any proven part numbers for the flaming river gear or better suggestions, I need to get the order right and their website is low on info.

Thanks

smashingchuck · 10-15-2009, 07:51 PM

Count the splines on the steering column shaft and the gear box shaft and I'll set you up with some part numbers. I don't remember how many splines each one is.

NZSquare · 10-16-2009, 04:22 PM

Thanks,
For the vital info Ive got 3/4 x 30 at the box and 1" double d at the column, so I was looking at a kit like the FRUJKT5 with 22" shaft and joints, then just add a support bearing .

Individual P/ns I get are FR1717DD for the splined end, and FR1733DD for the column end.

What would your advice be on finish? Ill end up painting or coating it probably, is it worth coughing up for the stainless ? And any advice as far as vendors go ? summit seems like the way forward, $160 for the kit above.

Any advice is much appreciated, Ill probably go with the sectioned crossmember then look at shifting the components up like you did on yours, which is a sick build and Ive been following closely.

Thanks

Scottshotrods · 10-16-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSquare

Thanks,
For the vital info Ive got 3/4 x 30 at the box and 1" double d at the column, so I was looking at a kit like the FRUJKT5 with 22" shaft and joints, then just add a support bearing .

Individual P/ns I get are FR1717DD for the splined end, and FR1733DD for the column end.

What would your advice be on finish? Ill end up painting or coating it probably, is it worth coughing up for the stainless ? And any advice as far as vendors go ? summit seems like the way forward, $160 for the kit above.

Any advice is much appreciated, Ill probably go with the sectioned crossmember then look at shifting the components up like you did on yours, which is a sick build and Ive been following closely.

Thanks

We have what you need in stock and we can ship these
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NZSquare · 10-18-2009, 12:38 AM

sounds good to me , PM sent

Scottshotrods · 10-18-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSquare

sounds good to me , PM sent

pm sent
Justin

Scottshotrods · 10-19-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSquare

sounds good to me , PM sent

Thankyou for your order packed and shipped same day
justin
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Slammed '87 · 10-20-2009, 07:14 PM

Sorry NZSquare, don't mean to hijack your thread but i'm in search of the same set up as you for my '87. What is the exact information i need to know to order these same parts for my truck, anyone?

NZSquare · 10-20-2009, 07:33 PM

Well from what I understand most GM vehicles after 78 went to 30 spline, 3/4" on the steering box, and have 1"DD columns. So you need the shaft between and most companies seem to go with 3/4" DD so thats what I ordered, and the support bearing.

This is all Im told I need for the raised crossmember, which is only moving the upper arms in relation to the steering shaft, where as if youve got a Z, yourre moving the steering box aswell so need to correct for that, in which case Im guessing 2 universals will be all you need.

Time will tell whether or not I need to run 3 universals, if so its only another 3/4" to 3/4" DD.

I hope this makes sense as when I read it back to myself it doesnt really.

Slammed '87 · 10-20-2009, 07:44 PM

I have a 2.5" Z now and the steering just clears when laid out. But i also have a sectioned crossmember that i am gonna install soon so i will need 3 joints. This picture is of someone else's truck (i don't remember who, hope ya don't mind), which i plan to do the same.

So as like you i just need to know what part numbers or whatever i need. Who sells the best parts? Where is the best place to buy from? I know flaming river sells them, but are really pricey.

NZSquare · 10-20-2009, 07:53 PM

I ordered all my kit off Scotts Hot Rods above, very painless and good prices.

He sent Unisteer kit which Im unsure of the P/n's of but the flaming river numbers are above.

I dunno if youvve seen smashingchucks build but he moved the steering box and idler up with the crossmember section, looked real slick and would help with clearance etc.

Slammed '87 · 10-20-2009, 08:03 PM

ok i'm getting it now haha Thanks for the help!

Slammed '87 · 10-20-2009, 08:22 PM

so, just to double check. Assuming that my column is 1" DD and the steering box is 3/4" - 30 (i will check this later) then i would need:

1 - 1" DD x 3/4" DD joint
1 - 3/4" DD x 3/4" DD joint
1 - 3/4" DD x 3/4" - 30 joint
1 - 3/4" support bearing
1 - length 3/4" DD shaft

I think thats right?

Scottshotrods · 10-20-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed '87

so, just to double check. Assuming that my column is 1" DD and the steering box is 3/4" - 30 (i will check this later) then i would need:

1 - 1" DD x 3/4" DD joint
1 - 3/4" DD x 3/4" DD joint
1 - 3/4" DD x 3/4" - 30 joint
1 - 3/4" support bearing
1 - length 3/4" DD shaft

I think thats right?

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some of the best prices on steering u-joints we have several in stock and
these are all polished s/s and they are cheaper than steel ones and have
a lifetime warrantty.Call us up you wil be very happy (805)485-0382
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10-15-2009, 07:43 PM	#1
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. Hi all, I need to order a couple of steering universals, support bearing, and shaft for either a Z or raised crossmember (havent decided which yet) and have them sent over to me in New Zealand. I have an 82 c10 with power steer etc, anyone have any proven part numbers for the flaming river gear or better suggestions, I need to get the order right and their website is low on info. Thanks Last edited by NZSquare; 10-15-2009 at 07:53 PM.

10-15-2009, 07:51 PM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. Count the splines on the steering column shaft and the gear box shaft and I'll set you up with some part numbers. I don't remember how many splines each one is. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-16-2009, 04:22 PM	#3
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. Thanks, For the vital info Ive got 3/4 x 30 at the box and 1" double d at the column, so I was looking at a kit like the FRUJKT5 with 22" shaft and joints, then just add a support bearing . Individual P/ns I get are FR1717DD for the splined end, and FR1733DD for the column end. What would your advice be on finish? Ill end up painting or coating it probably, is it worth coughing up for the stainless ? And any advice as far as vendors go ? summit seems like the way forward, $160 for the kit above. Any advice is much appreciated, Ill probably go with the sectioned crossmember then look at shifting the components up like you did on yours, which is a sick build and Ive been following closely. Thanks

10-18-2009, 12:38 AM	#5
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. sounds good to me , PM sent

10-20-2009, 07:14 PM	#8
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. Sorry NZSquare, don't mean to hijack your thread but i'm in search of the same set up as you for my '87. What is the exact information i need to know to order these same parts for my truck, anyone? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

10-20-2009, 07:33 PM	#9
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. Well from what I understand most GM vehicles after 78 went to 30 spline, 3/4" on the steering box, and have 1"DD columns. So you need the shaft between and most companies seem to go with 3/4" DD so thats what I ordered, and the support bearing. This is all Im told I need for the raised crossmember, which is only moving the upper arms in relation to the steering shaft, where as if youve got a Z, yourre moving the steering box aswell so need to correct for that, in which case Im guessing 2 universals will be all you need. Time will tell whether or not I need to run 3 universals, if so its only another 3/4" to 3/4" DD. I hope this makes sense as when I read it back to myself it doesnt really.

10-20-2009, 07:44 PM	#10
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. I have a 2.5" Z now and the steering just clears when laid out. But i also have a sectioned crossmember that i am gonna install soon so i will need 3 joints. This picture is of someone else's truck (i don't remember who, hope ya don't mind), which i plan to do the same. So as like you i just need to know what part numbers or whatever i need. Who sells the best parts? Where is the best place to buy from? I know flaming river sells them, but are really pricey. Attached Images __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

10-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#11
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. I ordered all my kit off Scotts Hot Rods above, very painless and good prices. He sent Unisteer kit which Im unsure of the P/n's of but the flaming river numbers are above. I dunno if youvve seen smashingchucks build but he moved the steering box and idler up with the crossmember section, looked real slick and would help with clearance etc.

10-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#12
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. ok i'm getting it now haha Thanks for the help! __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

10-20-2009, 08:22 PM	#13
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: Steering universal p/ns for Z etc. so, just to double check. Assuming that my column is 1" DD and the steering box is 3/4" - 30 (i will check this later) then i would need: 1 - 1" DD x 3/4" DD joint 1 - 3/4" DD x 3/4" DD joint 1 - 3/4" DD x 3/4" - 30 joint 1 - 3/4" support bearing 1 - length 3/4" DD shaft I think thats right? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

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