Steering column joint u-joint help. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BKWDco · 10-09-2015, 12:59 AM

I picked up a steering column from 76 chevy van for my TF rebuild.

Can anyone who has used one of these columns point me towards a u-joint thats compatible with a DD shaft?

thank you

HUSSEY · 10-09-2015, 08:20 AM

See "How to Determine the Correct Universal Joint Size" here http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/service/tips.

BKWDco · 10-09-2015, 11:43 AM

Thank you!

OrrieG · 10-09-2015, 01:21 PM

Borgsen also has good tutorials and design information. I used a modified astro van column to transition from the column and box splines to DD. Not as pretty as the Borgsen, but plenty stout.

RockinKees · 10-09-2015, 02:45 PM

I had a mid 70's Chevy Van tilt column and that had a 3/4-36 spline...
There are U-joints for 3/4-36 spline to 3/4-DD.
But again, that's what I got.

1958Warrior · 10-09-2015, 04:06 PM

What are you going to connect it to? What are your plans for the front end ? straight axle? IFS ? power steering?

If your going to keep stock axle , you will need to replace or modify existing steering box.
OrrieG has a good example, if you can get the steering shaft to go along with the column that will help a lot.

If going w/mustang II may need a double U joint and a support also if I recall right, Someone with a MustII set up can chime in ,

I'm matching my original column to my Camaro gear box on my Camaro front clip now.
I'm using every thing Camaro up to the column then using a 3/4 x3/4 DD U joint I just received off Ebay, real nice quality Beefy piece, and nice $ at $28

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Univer...1b8fc2&vxp=mtr

BKWDco · 10-09-2015, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the info. After further research I think it is the 3/4 36 spline. But I will count this weekend.

I put in a TCI front end with a manual rack last summer. And like and idiot I skimped on the column. I bought a unit from one of the big websites, that had their name on it($300=/-). It never felt solid, then a week after I got it on the road the tilt mechanism broke. It would pop in and out of position with the smallest amount of pressure. But, I was so excited to have it back on the road, I couldn't let it sit while I figured out the issues.

So a year later...I made it to the junkyard and pulled a great column for $65. SO I am finally right-siding that mistake. And with your help, I think I know what joint to get. thank you

10-09-2015, 12:59 AM	#1
BKWDco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PORTLAND Posts: 43	Steering column joint u-joint help. I picked up a steering column from 76 chevy van for my TF rebuild. Can anyone who has used one of these columns point me towards a u-joint thats compatible with a DD shaft? thank you

10-09-2015, 08:20 AM	#2
HUSSEY Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 572	Re: Steering column joint u-joint help. See "How to Determine the Correct Universal Joint Size" here http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/service/tips. __________________ My 49 AD Build / S10 Chassis -- Thread -- Pictures -- S10 Conversion Mounts

10-09-2015, 11:43 AM	#3
BKWDco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PORTLAND Posts: 43	Re: Steering column joint u-joint help. Thank you!

10-09-2015, 01:21 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Steering column joint u-joint help. Borgsen also has good tutorials and design information. I used a modified astro van column to transition from the column and box splines to DD. Not as pretty as the Borgsen, but plenty stout. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-09-2015, 02:45 PM	#5
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: Steering column joint u-joint help. I had a mid 70's Chevy Van tilt column and that had a 3/4-36 spline... There are U-joints for 3/4-36 spline to 3/4-DD. But again, that's what I got. __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

10-09-2015, 04:06 PM	#6
1958Warrior Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mesquite,Tx Posts: 416	Re: Steering column joint u-joint help. What are you going to connect it to? What are your plans for the front end ? straight axle? IFS ? power steering? If your going to keep stock axle , you will need to replace or modify existing steering box. OrrieG has a good example, if you can get the steering shaft to go along with the column that will help a lot. If going w/mustang II may need a double U joint and a support also if I recall right, Someone with a MustII set up can chime in , I'm matching my original column to my Camaro gear box on my Camaro front clip now. I'm using every thing Camaro up to the column then using a 3/4 x3/4 DD U joint I just received off Ebay, real nice quality Beefy piece, and nice $ at $28 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Univer...1b8fc2&vxp=mtr

10-09-2015, 06:55 PM	#7
BKWDco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PORTLAND Posts: 43	Re: Steering column joint u-joint help. Thanks for the info. After further research I think it is the 3/4 36 spline. But I will count this weekend. I put in a TCI front end with a manual rack last summer. And like and idiot I skimped on the column. I bought a unit from one of the big websites, that had their name on it($300=/-). It never felt solid, then a week after I got it on the road the tilt mechanism broke. It would pop in and out of position with the smallest amount of pressure. But, I was so excited to have it back on the road, I couldn't let it sit while I figured out the issues. So a year later...I made it to the junkyard and pulled a great column for $65. SO I am finally right-siding that mistake. And with your help, I think I know what joint to get. thank you



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