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**cag** · 08-20-2025, 06:30 AM

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what is this part with the bolt thru it?? and can I replace it??

**Getter-Done** · 08-20-2025, 07:15 AM

That acts as a U-joint between the steering column and the shaft to the gearbox.
It can be replaced with something like this in the link below.

Just be sure to measure both ends to get the correct one.

Link: https://www.summitracing.com/search/...20%28Search%29

**cag** · 08-20-2025, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

That acts as a U-joint between the steering column and the shaft to the gearbox.
It can be replaced with something like this in the link below.

Just be sure to measure both ends to get the correct one.

Link: https://www.summitracing.com/search/...20%28Search%29

Does that part wear out? the bolt was a lil loose, the steering wheel wanders when driving.

**Getter-Done** · 08-20-2025, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cag

Does that part wear out? the bolt was a lil loose, the steering wheel wanders when driving.

It has 2 Square pieces that sometimes will wear.
You can move the steering wheel back and forth while the truck is sitting still and see how much slack it has in it.

**cag** · 08-20-2025, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

It has 2 Square pieces that sometimes will wear.
You can move the steering wheel back and forth while the truck is sitting still and see how much slack it has in it.

thank you sir!

**DPowers** · 08-20-2025, 10:02 PM

Upgrade to a jeep one.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=783946

**cag** · 08-21-2025, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Upgrade to a jeep one.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=783946

looks interesting, will look into this!! thanks!!!

**raggedjim** · 08-22-2025, 09:22 AM

I don't think the bolt being loose would make steering loose as I believe the coupling is splined. I'd check the steering box and front steering components, they usually wear before that coupling does. If it is the coupling you can buy them, jeep sites usually are cheaper than other sites.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/918018_02.htm

or complete coupling

http://www.quadratec.com/products/918018_06.htm

You'll need to double check the spline sizes, I think jeep has one size for manual steering and another for power. Not sure about the Chevy trucks.

Good luck, Rg

**cag** · 08-22-2025, 10:04 AM

Thanks!!!

Bandit130 · 08-22-2025, 01:04 PM

Also check frame where steering box is mounted. My frame cracked and made noise and some slack. Had to have it welded. Was not a cheap weld either.

**cag** · 08-23-2025, 08:03 AM

anyone know what size sockets for that jeep shaft?

08-20-2025, 06:30 AM	#1
cag Active Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: winneconne, wisco Posts: 185	steering column what is it??? what is this part with the bolt thru it?? and can I replace it??

08-20-2025, 07:15 AM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 9,870	Re: steering column what is it??? That acts as a U-joint between the steering column and the shaft to the gearbox. It can be replaced with something like this in the link below. Just be sure to measure both ends to get the correct one. Link: https://www.summitracing.com/search/...20%28Search%29 __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 85 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

08-20-2025, 10:02 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,600	Re: steering column what is it??? Upgrade to a jeep one. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=783946 __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-22-2025, 09:22 AM	#8
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 4,102	Re: steering column what is it??? I don't think the bolt being loose would make steering loose as I believe the coupling is splined. I'd check the steering box and front steering components, they usually wear before that coupling does. If it is the coupling you can buy them, jeep sites usually are cheaper than other sites. http://www.quadratec.com/products/918018_02.htm or complete coupling http://www.quadratec.com/products/918018_06.htm You'll need to double check the spline sizes, I think jeep has one size for manual steering and another for power. Not sure about the Chevy trucks. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

08-22-2025, 10:04 AM	#9
cag Active Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: winneconne, wisco Posts: 185	Re: steering column what is it??? Thanks!!!

08-22-2025, 01:04 PM	#10
Bandit130 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Euless, Texas Posts: 539	Re: steering column what is it??? Also check frame where steering box is mounted. My frame cracked and made noise and some slack. Had to have it welded. Was not a cheap weld either. __________________ 1974 Cheyenne 10 LWB Stock 350 W/HEI /TH350/AC/4 BBL Quadrajet Mopar by Birth Chevy by Choice

08-23-2025, 08:03 AM	#11
cag Active Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: winneconne, wisco Posts: 185	Re: steering column what is it??? anyone know what size sockets for that jeep shaft?



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