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Re: [GMCnet] lower steering shaft complete new replacement [message #265557 is a reply to message #265552] Thu, 06 November 2014 15:03 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Thanks Kerry. I've ordered a pinch bolt u-joint from Jegs (excellent return policy...) so we'll see how it fits the lower shaft when it gets here.

I'd have liked to do a pinch bolt joint at the top for exactly the reasons you mention, but only Flaming River makes them, and theirs are only good to 30 degrees.
I'll try to eyeball the max bend of the bottom u-joint I ordered and see if one might work at the top either instead of or in addition to the lower one.

I noticed that drop-in solution they make (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fla-fr1857-16/overview) uses a pinch bolt at the bottom joint, so for lack of a better clue, figure that's a thing to at least try. That item uses a different style shaft though, which probably allows more flexibility in orientation.

thanks
Karen
1975 26'
 
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