Steering coupler question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**62bagger** · 08-17-2018, 02:48 PM

Has anyone replaced this steering coupler? The one I have was damaged. I talked to a few online suppliers and they suggested a universal joint since they don't carry a replacement. Sounds like it would work. Any draw backs to that?

AcampoDave · 08-17-2018, 07:26 PM

Yep, just did that. I called up Borgeson and got a u-joint on the column which I connected to their "cut to fit" telescopic double D shaft and went with a vibration reducing u-joint on the steering box.

**62bagger** · 08-17-2018, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the info. I will look into that.

AcampoDave · 08-17-2018, 11:42 PM

Yeah, just give the tech support guy a call, he will help you with part numbers needed, and then you can simply shop for your best deal. I used Jegs myslef.

SSchevimp · 08-19-2018, 12:54 AM

Cpp can make any combination rag joint you need

franken · 08-19-2018, 08:18 PM

I'd guess a collapsible one from a later (67-~76) truck would bolt in. I think the input to the steering bo diameter changed in the late 70s.

vince1 · 08-20-2018, 10:30 AM

Mine came from a junk yard but you won't find a new one there. I don't know if that part ever wears out though. The whole inner shaft assy that I took from a 67 was the same length as the 66.

08-17-2018, 02:48 PM	#1
62bagger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 285	Steering coupler question Has anyone replaced this steering coupler? The one I have was damaged. I talked to a few online suppliers and they suggested a universal joint since they don't carry a replacement. Sounds like it would work. Any draw backs to that? Attached Images

08-17-2018, 07:26 PM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,774	Re: Steering coupler question Yep, just did that. I called up Borgeson and got a u-joint on the column which I connected to their "cut to fit" telescopic double D shaft and went with a vibration reducing u-joint on the steering box.

08-17-2018, 10:58 PM	#3
62bagger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 285	Re: Steering coupler question Thanks for the info. I will look into that.

08-17-2018, 11:42 PM	#4
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,774	Re: Steering coupler question Yeah, just give the tech support guy a call, he will help you with part numbers needed, and then you can simply shop for your best deal. I used Jegs myslef.

08-19-2018, 12:54 AM	#5
SSchevimp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hesperia Ca Posts: 52	Re: Steering coupler question Cpp can make any combination rag joint you need __________________ 70 c10 long bed 57 chevy 2 door wagon 07 tahoe 96 civic commuter

08-19-2018, 08:18 PM	#6
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,123	Re: Steering coupler question I'd guess a collapsible one from a later (67-~76) truck would bolt in. I think the input to the steering bo diameter changed in the late 70s.

08-20-2018, 10:30 AM	#7
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: Steering coupler question Mine came from a junk yard but you won't find a new one there. I don't know if that part ever wears out though. The whole inner shaft assy that I took from a 67 was the same length as the 66.

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