Back to the Basics: Rebuilding a steering coupler rag joint

[bullhead]

I have the same rebuild kit, the Doorman 31000. I purchased it to rebuild the rag joint on my 65 C10 fleetside. Will it fit my manual steering? I thought that it would work if the absorption disc was the correct size. You hit the nail on the head when you said that the applications are messed up. The first kit that I purchased (listed my application) had a disc that was way too little (31001 I think). Also, do I remove the steering box to get the rag joint off? My truck has the old original fire hose looking material in the coupler. As far as I can tell, your pictures seem to be the same joint as mine. Also, it looks as if maybe after loosening the coupler bolt, I can slip the joint down just enough to move the steering shaft a little and remove the rag joint without removing the steering box. Am I on the right track?

Thanks,

Joe