Cascade Crew

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:04 am Post subject: Rag joint replacement

How does one replace the original, which appears to be riveted together? Granted, it's a bit easier with the engine out of the way as it is now, but still looks to be quite the job to separate the thing. Here's a shot of it looking toward the steering box.

Leejo2005 · Member Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 466 Location: Kennewick

I'll take a look at mine when I get home. I don't remember how I did it but I did do it when I changed my steering box.

iansane · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:31 pm Post subject:

Remove steering shaft from car, drill rivets out and replace disc that comes with new bolts.

Have you thought about a ragjoint eliminator? Or even the astrovan ujoint mod? Dewey and I both have the rag joint eliminator and I've noticed no ill effects.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:03 pm Post subject:

I think I'm going to go to the other end and pull the box off so I can either clean it up or replace it with a quick ratio box. The joint and shaft should come off pretty easy without the box on the car. I have given the eliminator some thought, the only issue I see is if the shaft isn't perfectly aligned with the box, there may be a binding point.

Hey Aaron, do you still have that quick ratio box available? I can pull mine off next weekend and make a trip to trade you.

bAd DaWg 85 Z28 · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:11 pm Post subject:

I replaced the one on the truck with one i bought at napa. its been a couple of years back. but as far as i know they still sell them

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:21 pm Post subject:

That's why I want to replace it. It's much more accessible with the motor out, it's a bit worn, and it's available at the parts store Cool

iansane · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:59 pm Post subject: